Hoptown Hoppers Claims Lead In Eighth Inning To Defeat Paducah Chiefs
Hoptown Hoppers snagged a late lead and defeated Paducah Chiefs 6-4 on Wednesday. The game was tied at four with Hoptown Hoppers batting in the bottom of the eighth when Cameron Hill grounded out, scoring one run.
In the first inning, Paducah Chiefs got their offense started. Grayson Taylor grounded out, scoring one run.
Hoptown Hoppers scored three runs in the fifth inning. Hoptown Hoppers big bats were led by Robbie McCargar and Brennan Crooms, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.
Wyatt Stevenson led the Hoptown Hoppers to victory on the hill. He surrendered zero runs on one hit over two and a third innings, striking out two and walking one.
Palmer Campbell took the loss for Paducah Chiefs. He lasted two innings, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out three and walking zero.
Lane Diuguid started the game for Hoptown Hoppers. He surrendered four runs on four hits over six and two-thirds innings, striking out seven Nick King started the game for Paducah Chiefs. He lasted four innings, allowing three hits and three runs while striking out five
Hoptown Hoppers racked up eight hits. Seth Bennett and Crooms each collected multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers. Crooms and Bennett each collected two hits to lead Hoptown Hoppers.