Franklin Duelers watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 6-3 loss to Hoptown Hoppers on Friday. Hoptown Hoppers scored on a double by Jacob Jenkins, a walk by Cade Burkey, and a single by Brant Husser in the first inning.

Hoptown Hoppers got on the board in the first inning when Jenkins doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Chandler Kendall took the win for Hoptown Hoppers. He lasted three innings, allowing one hit and one run while striking out five. Ben Huber threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Huber recorded the last six outs to earn the save for Hoptown Hoppers.

Branon Pope took the loss for Franklin Duelers. He allowed zero hits and zero runs, walking zero.

David Hall started the game for Franklin Duelers. He surrendered four runs on five hits over four innings, striking out eight Brennan Crooms started the game for Hoptown Hoppers. He allowed three hits and two runs over two innings, striking out four

Franklin Duelers launched one home run on the day. Travis Faix went yard in the first inning.

Orlando Arevalo, Jordan Blick, Ethan Shelton, and Faix each managed one hit to lead Franklin Duelers.

Hoptown Hoppers racked up seven hits. Drew McGowan, Jenkins, and Husser each had multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers. McGowan led Hoptown Hoppers with three hits in three at bats. Hoptown Hoppers didn't commit a single error in the field. Jordan Wendel had 14 chances in the field, the most on the team.