Fulton Railroaders watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in an 8-5 loss to Madisonville Miners on Friday. Madisonville Miners scored on a walk by Will Stump and a double by Sean Kearney in the first inning.

Fulton Railroaders lost despite out-hitting Madisonville Miners eight to seven.

Madisonville Miners got things started in the first inning when Stump drew a walk, scoring one run.

Fulton Railroaders notched three runs in the seventh inning. The offensive firepower by Fulton Railroaders was led by Sam Stohr, Tyler McCown, and Austin Jones, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Madisonville Miners scored four runs in the fifth inning. Madisonville Miners' offense in the inning was led by Graham Hackbarth and Kearney, all knocking in runs in the inning.

Trevor Evans was the winning pitcher for Madisonville Miners. He allowed five hits and two runs over five innings, striking out five. Jefferey O'Doherty and Samuel Stewart entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Ashton Plymale took the loss for Fulton Railroaders. He lasted two-thirds of an inning, allowing two hits and three runs while striking out two.

Madisonville Miners mashed two home runs on the day. Kearney went yard in the fifth inning. Hackbarth had a homer in the fifth inning.

Fulton Railroaders collected eight hits. Stohr and RJ Green each had multiple hits for Fulton Railroaders. Stohr led Fulton Railroaders with three hits in four at-bats.

Madisonville Miners totaled seven hits. Nate Chevalier and Kearney all managed multiple hits for Madisonville Miners. Chevalier went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead Madisonville Miners in hits.