Minnesota Beats Illinois, 4-3
<Minnesota Mallards:team#5> starter <Jorge Vargas:player#10510> was in a groove as he led his team to a win over the <Illinois Warhawks:team#74>, 4-3. Vargas, now 7-10, was the winner. In 6.1 innings, he gave up 6 hits, while striking out 4, walking 1, and allowing 2 runs. <Eric King:player#4315> was credited with the save. He has now successfully converted 26 of 31 save opportunities.

<Orlando Méndez:player#11354> swatted a 2-run  double for Minnesota in the top of the third. The shortstop went 2 for 4 for the game, including 1 home run and 1 double. He scored 1 run and batted in 3.

"Winning the game is always the first objective," Méndez said.

The loss makes Illinois 54-72.



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