Dubois County Bombers Loses Lead Early In Defeat
Dubois County Bombers fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 10-3 loss to Hoptown Hoppers on Saturday. Hoptown Hoppers scored on an error during Cameron Hill's at bat in the second inning, a single by Brant Husser in the second inning, and a home run by Jacob Jenkins in the third inning.
Dubois County Bombers lost despite out-hitting Hoptown Hoppers 11 to ten.
Hoptown Hoppers got things started in the second inning. An error scored one run for Hoptown Hoppers.
Hoptown Hoppers scored three runs in the eighth inning. Hoptown Hoppers scored its runs on a single by Jenkins.
Will Nash got the win for Hoptown Hoppers. He went six innings, allowing three runs on nine hits and striking out five. Tyler Walton and Brennan Crooms entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.
Samuel Steimel took the loss for Dubois County Bombers. He allowed five hits and six runs over five innings, striking out two.
Hoptown Hoppers tallied two home runs on the day. Hunter Evans put one out in the sixth inning. Jenkins had a long ball in the third inning.
Dubois County Bombers scattered 11 hits in the game. Easton Stewart, Zuriel Collins, Tyler Best, and Chase Hug all managed multiple hits for Dubois County Bombers. Stewart went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Dubois County Bombers in hits.
Hoptown Hoppers racked up ten hits on the day. Jenkins and Husser all managed multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers. Jenkins led Hoptown Hoppers with three hits in five at-bats. Hill led Hoptown Hoppers with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with eight stolen bases.