Despite a 4-run deficit in the fifth inning, Franklin Duelers almost came all the way back, eventually falling 5-4 to Hoptown Hoppers on Sunday. Franklin Duelers scored four runs in the failed comeback on a double by Carter Vrabel in the fifth, a single by Kolby Wall in the fifth, a triple by Wall in the seventh, and a walk by Jacob Curtis in the seventh.

Franklin Duelers lost despite out-hitting Hoptown Hoppers nine to seven.

Peyton Hart toed the rubber for Hoptown Hoppers. The pitcher allowed six hits and two runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two.

Joseph Delgado was on the pitcher's mound for Franklin Duelers. The pitcher surrendered three runs on four hits over four innings, striking out one. Rylan Thomas, Jake Ferguson, and Nate Cunningham each contributed in relief for Franklin Duelers.

Franklin Duelers racked up nine hits in the game. Wall, Vrabel, and Braxton Meguiar all collected multiple hits for Franklin Duelers. Wall went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead Franklin Duelers in hits.

Hoptown Hoppers tallied seven hits on the day. Noah Brown, Kurt Paldino, and Benjamin (B.J.) Banyon each collected multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers.