In 7 innings. In game one in Marion, the Hoppers put up their 8 runs on 10 hits to beat the Bobcats who mustered 4 hits for 3 runs. Each team had one error in the game. Jake Sandlin was 4 for 4 with 3 RBI and 2 runs scored for Hoptown. Philip Menou gets the win pitching for 5 innings walking only one and striking out seven at the plate. Marion's starter Kyle Williams takes the loss going 5 innings tagged for 8 hits and runs (5 earned), he struck out 6 and walked 8 total.