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The Fulton Railroaders defeated the Dubois County Bombers, 11-1

The Fulton Railroaders defeated the Dubois County Bombers, 11-1

(From Dubois County)  The Fulton Railroaders scored 5 runs in the 5th to break a, 1-1 tie and take control of the game as they beat the Dubois County Bombers, 11-1 in Huntingburg.

     Fulton hit Bombers' starter, Ty Simpson from the very beginning, sending three hard hit balls into the outfield, including a home run that cleared the left field fence. Simpson would calm down, recording three scoreless innings after the first. However, the Bombers found trouble in the 5th as 5 Fulton runs came across off 3 hits and 1 Bombers error. Michael Diaz and Michael Sillyman both had run scoring doubles in the inning. Those 5 runs would be all the Railroaders would need as Dubois County couldn't score and was held to 3 hits for the game.

     Ty Simpson worked 6 innings on the mound before giving the ball to Cody Morris. Morris threw an inning and a third and was relieved by Dubois County newcomer Jackson White. White finished the game for the Bombers, throwing the last inning and two thirds while surrendering 1 run. Fulton got an impressive outing from Taylor Douglas, who pitched the first 5 and two thirds for the Railroaders. Douglas, who was able to throw his off-speed for strikes, struck out, 8 Dubois County hitters in the winning effort.

     Casey Ryan had 2 of Dubois County's hits, Dane Giesler had the other, hitting a RBI triple in the 2nd. The Bombers now drop to, (10-10) on the season. Fulton, who is riding a six game winning streak is now, (11-10.).