Dubois County Bombers Fall Short To Hoptown Hoppers, 9-5
Dubois County Bombers got things moving in the first inning when Dubois County Bombers scored one run on a stolen base.
Hoptown Hoppers evened things up at two in the top of the third inning when Blake Jackson homered on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring two runs.
Hoptown Hoppers pulled away for good with two runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Cody Hartness hit a solo homer and Matt Keane's sac fly scored one run for Hoptown Hoppers.
Dubois County Bombers scored three runs in the ninth inning. Ben Wilcoxson, Cody Bridges, and Tanner Craig each had RBIs in the frame.
Hoptown Hoppers scored four runs in the eighth inning. Max Remy, Aidan Elias, and Malik Blaise each drove in runs during the inning.
Ryan Traylor was the winning pitcher for Hoptown Hoppers. He allowed one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out one and walking zero. Hassan Westbrook and Kyle Turner entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.
Reece Kleinhelter took the loss for Dubois County Bombers. He went three and a third innings, allowing four runs on seven hits and striking out three.
Trey Fortner started the game for Hoptown Hoppers. He surrendered two runs on four hits over four innings, striking out three
Hoptown Hoppers tallied two home runs on the day. Hartness had a dinger in the fourth inning. Jackson had a four-bagger in the third inning.
Dubois County Bombers totaled eight hits. Craig and John McDonald each had multiple hits for Dubois County Bombers. McDonald and Craig each managed two hits to lead Dubois County Bombers.
Hoptown Hoppers collected 14 hits. Remy, Joe DeFina, John Reed, Blaise, and Hartness all had multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers. Remy led Hoptown Hoppers with three hits in six at-bats.