Madisonville Miners struggled to get their offense going on Thursday, getting easily dispatched by Paducah Chiefs, 9-2.

Madisonville Miners got on the board in the first inning when Reed Latimer homered on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring two runs.

In the top of the third inning, Paducah Chiefs tied things up at two when Brandon Hager singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run.

Paducah Chiefs pulled away for good with one run in the fourth inning. In the fourth Mikey Mylott hit a solo homer.

Paducah Chiefs scored five runs in the sixth inning. Paducah Chiefs' big inning was driven by singles by Mylott and Reece Hutchens, a groundout by Brant Brown, and a double by Hager.

Carter Park earned the win for Paducah Chiefs. Park lasted seven innings, allowing five hits and two runs while striking out six and walking one. Billy Johnston threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Ian Craigie took the loss for Madisonville Miners. The pitcher allowed six hits and six runs over five innings, striking out seven.

Madisonville Miners launched one home run on the day. Latimer had a four-bagger in the first inning.

Latimer led Madisonville Miners with two hits in four at-bats.

Paducah Chiefs scattered 11 hits in the game. Hager, Mylott, Ja'lil Akbar, and Hutchens each managed multiple hits for Paducah Chiefs. Hager went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Paducah Chiefs in hits.