Southern Illinois Miners pitcher Michael Austin

Miners Lose Home Run Derby, Series to Joliet

Marion, IL - The Southern Illinois Miners lost the rubber game of their three-game weekend series at DuPage Medical Group Field to the Joliet Slammers in a home run derby, with a final tally of 5-2 in the special ending after tying the home team 1-1 through 10 innings. The game was a pitcher's duel throughout. Michael Austin was able to pitch six shutout innings on the mound for the Miners, allowing three hits and three wal... Full Story