Rookard's Walk-Off Gives Hoptown Hoppers Victory Over Madisonville Miners
A walk-off single propelled Hoptown Hoppers to a decisive, dramatic victory over Madisonville Miners, 2-1. The game was tied at one with Hoptown Hoppers batting in the bottom of the twelfth when MJ Rookard singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.
The pitching was strong on both sides. Hoptown Hoppers pitchers struck out 22, while Madisonville Miners pitchers sat down 20.
Hoptown Hoppers got on the board in the first inning. Aidan Elias singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run.
Madisonville Miners knotted the game up at one in the top of the third inning. Madisonville Miners scored one run when Nate Chevalier doubled.
Kyle Turner earned the win for the Hoptown Hoppers. He allowed zero hits and zero runs over one inning, striking out two and walking one. A number of pitchers entered the game as relief, with Shane Burns, Christian Edwards, Ryan Traylor, and Hassan Westbrook all securing outs and ultimately the victory.
Brennan Hatten took the loss for Madisonville Miners. He surrendered one run on three hits over one and one-third innings, striking out one and walking one.
Hayden Seay started the game for Madisonville Miners. He surrendered one run on four hits over five innings, striking out 11 and walking one Ethan Clark started the game for Hoptown Hoppers. He lasted three innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out four and walking zero
Hoptown Hoppers racked up nine hits. Rookard, Max Remy, and Blake Jackson each managed multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers. Rookard led Hoptown Hoppers with three hits in six at bats.
Chevalier went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Madisonville Miners in hits. Madisonville Miners didn't commit a single error in the field. Jay Saunders had the most chances in the field with 21.