Owensboro RiverDawgs stayed in it until the end, but Hoptown Hoppers pulled away late in a 7-3 victory on Thursday. The game was tied at one with Hoptown Hoppers batting in the top of the sixth when Brendan Nee was hit by a pitch, driving in a run.

Hoptown Hoppers fired up the offense in the second inning, when Seth Bennett's sac fly scored one run for Hoptown Hoppers.

Owensboro RiverDawgs knotted the game up at one in the bottom of the fourth inning, when Josh Bennett doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

Hoptown Hoppers pulled away for good with four runs in the sixth inning. In the sixth Nee was hit by a pitch, driving in a run, Drew McGowan singled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs, and Ben Huber singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Lane Diuguid earned the victory on the mound for Hoptown Hoppers. He allowed two hits and one run over eight innings, striking out eight. Hunter Arnold threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Caleb Dubois took the loss for Owensboro RiverDawgs. He allowed four hits and four runs over two innings, striking out two.

Grant Smith started the game for Owensboro RiverDawgs. He went four innings, allowing one run on one hit and striking out two

Bennett went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Owensboro RiverDawgs in hits.

Bennett led Hoptown Hoppers with two hits in four at bats. Hoptown Hoppers was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Huber made the most plays with 11.