Ian Walters of the Southern Illinois Miners rounds the bases

Miners Out-Slug Grizzlies to Clinch Series

Marion, IL - The Southern Illinois Miners got a career performance from Ian Walters, as the rookie set career highs in hits with four and runs batted in with seven to pace a team-wide offensive onslaught in a 13-11 slugfest win over the Gateway Grizzlies on Saturday night at Rent One Park. Southern Illinois got the initial lead by scoring three runs in the bottom of the first inning. Jamey Smart opened the scoring by drawin... Full Story