The Lorain County Ironmen engaged in a pitcher’s duel for the first four innings Monday night at Linda K Epling Stadium. Things then turned into a difficult evening. The West Virginia Miners scored 11 runs over the final three innings en route to a 19-2 win.

Jeff Kotler got the start for the Ironmen. He lasted 4 2/3 innings. Kotler surrendered seven runs, only three earned. He took the loss, his third of the season. He was relieved by four pitchers who combined to allow 12 runs, seven earned. JT Feldkamp made his first appearance on the mound and pitched the final two-thirds of the eighth inning.

The Lorain offense was paced by Evan Melendez and Brandon Cantrill who both had two hits. Matt McAllester scored two runs and Stephen Hagen and Nate Antone both had an RBI. The offense pounded out nine hits.