An early lead helped Franklin Duelers defeat Fulton Railroaders 13-5 on Sunday. Franklin Duelers scored on a single by Tyler Estes, a double by James Marcinkowski, and a single by Jordan Blick in the second inning.

After Fulton Railroaders scored one run in the top of the fourth, Franklin Duelers answered with one of their own. Fulton Railroaders scored when Britt Netterville singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run. Franklin Duelers then answered when Tim Blankenberger hit a solo homer.

Franklin Duelers put up five runs in the eighth inning. The big inning was thanks to a single by Robby Zanardelli, a home run by Blick, a fielder's choice by Estes, and a double by Blankenberger.

David Hall earned the win for Franklin Duelers. He went five innings, allowing three runs on 11 hits and striking out five. Rylan Thomas and Matthew Crittenden entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Keshaun Mays took the loss for Fulton Railroaders. He allowed seven hits and five runs over two innings, striking out one.

Franklin Duelers smacked four home runs on the day. Blankenberger had a long ball in the fourth inning. John Benevolent had a four bagger in the fifth inning. Marcinkowski put one out in the sixth inning. Blick had a dinger in the eighth inning.

Franklin Duelers racked up 18 hits in the game. Marcinkowski, Jack Banks, Blankenberger, Estes, Blick, and Sean Becker all managed multiple hits for Franklin Duelers. Banks and Marcinkowski each managed three hits to lead Franklin Duelers.

Fulton Railroaders totaled 15 hits. Luke McKenzie, Netterville, Garrett Guymon, and Reid Rector each managed multiple hits for Fulton Railroaders.