Franklin Duelers lost the lead late in a 7-6 defeat to Paducah Chiefs on Thursday. The game was tied at six with Paducah Chiefs batting in the top of the ninth when Jacob Hager singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

Franklin Duelers collected ten hits and Paducah Chiefs had 14 in the high-scoring affair.

Franklin Duelers got on the board in the first inning when Kolby Wall singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Franklin Duelers evened things up at six in the bottom of the eighth inning. Jared Kirkman grounded out, scoring one run.

Paducah Chiefs scored four runs in the sixth inning. Paducah Chiefs scored its runs on a grand slam by Hager.

Jacob Ehling earned the win for Paducah Chiefs. The right-hander lasted four innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out four.

Cade Vernon took the loss for Franklin Duelers. The bulldog surrendered two runs on four hits over two innings, striking out two and walking one.

Aaron Hammer started the game for Franklin Duelers. The pitcher lasted five innings, allowing seven hits and four runs while striking out five Carter Park started the game for Paducah Chiefs. The pitcher surrendered five runs on eight hits over five innings, striking out four

Franklin Duelers collected ten hits on the day. Alex Miller and Braxton Meguiar all collected multiple hits for Franklin Duelers. Miller led Franklin Duelers with three hits in five at-bats.

Paducah Chiefs had 14 hits in the game. Hager, Brant Brown, Zach Reynolds, Adam Brian, and Ben Higdon all managed multiple hits for Paducah Chiefs. Hager went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead Paducah Chiefs in hits.