Late Score Costs Madisonville Miners Against Fulton Railroaders
Thursday's game against Fulton Railroaders was a heartbreaker for Madisonville Miners, as they lost the lead late in a 6-5 defeat. Fulton Railroaders was down 4-3 in the top of the seventh inning when Conner Brandon homered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs.
Madisonville Miners lost despite out-hitting Fulton Railroaders 11 to seven.
Madisonville Miners fired up the offense in the first inning. Graham Hackbarth hit a solo homer.
Fulton Railroaders evened things up at one in the top of the third inning. Jack Gallagher drove in one when he singled.
Austin Mabry earned the victory on the mound for Fulton Railroaders. He allowed seven hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out seven. Evan Patrick threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Patrick recorded the last six outs to earn the save for Fulton Railroaders.
Brennan Hatten took the loss for Madisonville Miners. He allowed four hits and five runs over four innings, striking out four.
Harper Case started the game for Madisonville Miners. He lasted three innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out three
Madisonville Miners socked one home run on the day. Hackbarth had a four-bagger in the first inning.
Madisonville Miners totaled 11 hits. Sean Kearney, Cole Antle, and Hackbarth each collected multiple hits for Madisonville Miners. Kearney led Madisonville Miners with three hits in five at-bats.
Fulton Railroaders tallied seven hits. Matt Higgins and Brandon each racked up multiple hits for Fulton Railroaders.