CHILLICOTHE, Ohio - The Chillicothe Paints, presented by Adena Health System, lost to the West Virginia Miners 7-4 Wednesday night at VA Memorial Stadium.

West Virginia (9-8) got a solo home run from Pat Mills and a two-run home run from Malik Williams in the game.

Chillicothe (7-10) struggled offensively against Miners starting pitcher Andrew Talkington, who allowed one unearned run on two hits and struck out seven over 6 2/3 innings, eventually earning the win. The Paints plated a run-each in the fourth, seventh, eighth and ninth innings. 

Chillicothe starter Andrew Clelland took the loss after he allowed two runs on four hits, walked 2 and struck out 3 over four innings.

The Paints host the Champion City Kings Thursday night at VA Memorial Stadium on Drive Sober Night by Ross Safe Communities and Thirsty Thursday - $1 Draft Beer.