Hoptown Hoppers lost the lead late in a 7-4 defeat to Franklin Duelers on Tuesday. The game was tied at three with Franklin Duelers batting in the top of the twelfth when Jared Kirkman drew a walk, scoring one run.

In the third inning, Franklin Duelers got their offense started. Jacob Curtis hit a solo homer.

In the bottom of the ninth inning, Hoptown Hoppers tied things up at three. Hoptown Hoppers scored one run when Jojo Cruz singled.

Hoptown Hoppers scored three runs in the ninth inning. Hoptown Hoppers big bats were led by Zayd Brannigan and Cruz, all driving in runs in the frame.

Pat Coleman got the win for Franklin Duelers. The hurler lasted one inning, allowing zero hits and one run while striking out two. A number of pitchers entered the game as relief, with Nate Cunningham, Jaxson Lucas, Tristan Toelle, and Gage Holeman all securing outs and ultimately the victory. Holeman recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Franklin Duelers.

Bracken Rice took the loss for Hoptown Hoppers. The righthander went one and one-third innings, allowing four runs on zero hits and striking out two.

Cade Vernon started the game for Franklin Duelers. Vernon surrendered zero runs on two hits over five innings, striking out three and walking one Grant Golomb started the game for Hoptown Hoppers. The righty went five innings, allowing three runs on five hits, striking out five and walking one

Brannigan went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Hoptown Hoppers in hits. Hoptown Hoppers was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Cruz made the most plays with 17.

Franklin Duelers totaled ten hits. Braxton Meguiar, Curtis, and Danny Garcia each had multiple hits for Franklin Duelers. Meguiar led Franklin Duelers with three hits in six at bats. Franklin Duelers tore up the base paths, as three players stole at least two bases. Kirkman led the way with two.

Umpires
Bases: Joe Blumenaur
HP: Wayne Sealy