The Owensboro Oilers won the Independence Day battle with the visiting Madisonville Miners on Tuesday. The Oilers played add-up early, leading 2-0 after one complete inning,6 to 1 after four innings, and 7 to 1 after seven complete innings. The Miners pressured the contest with two runs each in the 8th and 9th innings, but came no closer than 7 to 5 for the home team when the last out was secured.

Scoring for the Oilers: Andrew "Kirk" Kirkland (2), Bradley Rodden (2), Tanner Kehrer, Cam Curry, and James Cramer

Owensboro RBIs: Kirkland (2), Jose Martinez Jr.(2), Kehrer, and Chase Andrews (2)

Had A Night: Andrew "Kirk" Kirkland (3 for 5 with 2 runs, 2 RBIs including a solo HR -- a game saving defensive catch in the top of the 9th inning); Payton Griffin (8 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 5 Ks and just 1 BB)

Scoring for the Miners: Ryan Brooks, Alex Carignan, Brooks Benson, Bradley Hull, and Hunter James
Madisonville RBIs: Brooks, David Robins (2), Hull. and Michael Andrew Hawks

WP: Payton Griffin (Oilers starter)
Sv: Cam Curry (Oilers reliever)

LP: Spencer Woods (Miners starter)