Tommy Mendoza held the Normal CornBelters (29-67) scoreless for seven innings to boost the Joliet Slammers (37-58) to a 7-0 victory.

Mendoza allowed four hits, three walks and struck out four.

The Joliet Slammers blew out the Normal CornBelters thanks to seven hits, including zero extra base hits. The Joliet Slammers scored three runs in the seventh on an RBI single by Kyle Maunus, an RBI single by David Christensen, and a wild pitch.

Maunus racked up four RBIs on three hits for the Joliet Slammers.

Brendon Smith (2-8) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just four innings, walked one, struck out two, and allowed three runs.