Jarrod Watkins of the Southern Illinois Miners

Miners Blitz Slammers to Even Series

Marion, IL - The Southern Illinois Miners scored runs in each of the first four innings on Saturday night against the Joliet Slammers, building a big lead that would never be threatened as Zac Westcott tossed a complete game on the mound in an 8-3 Miners victory at Rent One Park. The first two batters of the game got on base as Luke Mangieri and Yeltsin Gudiño both singled against Joliet starter Cam Aufderheide (0-8). ... Full Story