Madisonville Miners Stays Scrappy In Loss To Fulton Railroaders
Despite a 9-run deficit in the third inning, Madisonville Miners almost came all the way back, eventually falling 11-9 to Fulton Railroaders on Sunday. Madisonville Miners put up nine runs in the failed comeback. Corey Kelley, Hunter Mercer, Chase Robinson, Will Stump, Devin Davenport, and Mercer all picked up RBIs in the rally.
Madisonville Miners fell behind early in the loss. Fulton Railroaders scored on a single by Sam Stohr in the first inning, a single by Matt Higgins in the first inning, a double by Noah Haupt in the second inning, an error in the second inning, and a single by Higgins in the second inning.
In the first inning, Fulton Railroaders got their offense started when Stohr singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run.
Madisonville Miners tallied six runs in the third inning. Madisonville Miners big bats were led by Kelley, Mercer, Robinson, and Stump, all driving in runs in the frame.
Fulton Railroaders scored four runs in the second inning. Fulton Railroaders's big inning was driven by a single by Higgins, an error on a ball put in play by Stohr, and a double by Haupt.
Caleb Neal got the start for Fulton Railroaders. He went six and two-thirds innings, allowing nine runs on 11 hits and striking out five.
Colin Casey was on the mound for Madisonville Miners. He allowed seven hits and nine runs over three innings, striking out five. Brennan Hatten, Jefferey O'Doherty, and Tyler Ethridge each contributed in relief for Madisonville Miners.
Madisonville Miners hit two home run on the day. Stump had a four bagger in the third and seventh innings.
Madisonville Miners tallied 11 hits. Stump, Colin Brewer, and Mercer each racked up multiple hits for Madisonville Miners. Stump led Madisonville Miners with three hits in five at bats.
Fulton Railroaders totaled 11 hits. Haupt, RJ Green, and Higgins each managed multiple hits for Fulton Railroaders. Haupt went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Fulton Railroaders in hits.