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The Owensboro Oilers defeated the Fulton Railroaders, 4-2

The Owensboro Oilers defeated the Fulton Railroaders, 4-2

(From Fulton)  The Oilers extend their winning streak to six games with a victory over the faltering Railroaders.  Fulton out hit Owensboro 8-5 but trailed 4-0 through 7 1/2 innings before scoring 2 unearned runs in the bottom of the 8th inning resulting from an Oilers error. 

    The Oilers runs came early in the game.  Top of the 2nd inning a two out double by Kyle Floyd positioned the first run for Cameron Wallace to hit a RBI single.  In the 3rd inning the Tyler Rachel earned a RBI on a Fielder's choice driving in Alferdo Bohorques.  With 2 outs and 2 men on, Cable Wright doubled to push 2 more runs across the plate.

     The Railroaders were held in check until the 8th inning.  Zach Bailey lead off with a double, was batted to 3rd and then scored on a throwing error from a ground ball hit by Riley Benner.  Benner was award 2n base on the error and then scored off a single by Greg Fettes.

     Starter Tanner Edge gets the win from the mound throwing 5 innings giving up 4 hits, no runs or walks and one strikeout.  Mark Chemello picked up a save to close the final inning.  Fulton starter Dylan Smith takes the loss for 5 innings pitched allowing 5 hits, 4 runs (3 earned), one walk and no strikeouts.