Late Score Costs Fulton Railroaders Against Paducah Chiefs
Fulton Railroaders lost the lead late in a 7-5 defeat to Paducah Chiefs on Saturday. The game was tied at five with Paducah Chiefs batting in the top of the tenth when Jd Bogart homered on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs.
Paducah Chiefs opened up scoring in the third inning when Garrett Smith hit a solo homer.
Fulton Railroaders knotted the game up at five in the bottom of the eighth inning, when Jacob Cekander drew a walk, scoring one run.
Evan Oakley earned the victory on the mound for Paducah Chiefs. The hurler surrendered one run on zero hits over three innings, striking out four. Austin Long threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.
William Buck took the loss for Fulton Railroaders. The pitcher surrendered two runs on one hit over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking one.
Tommy Johnson started the game for Fulton Railroaders. The hurler allowed eight hits and five runs over seven innings, striking out eight and walking one Jose Monegro started the game for Paducah Chiefs. The bulldog lasted five innings, allowing five hits and three runs while striking out eight
Fulton Railroaders launched two home runs on the day. Ryan Lee had a long ball in the fourth and fifth innings.
Fulton Railroaders saw the ball well today, racking up eight hits in the game. Lee and Braxton Baird all had multiple hits for Fulton Railroaders. Baird and Lee each managed two hits to lead Fulton Railroaders.
Paducah Chiefs collected 12 hits. Elijah Brooks, Colby Morse, and Gage Griggs each managed multiple hits for Paducah Chiefs. Brooks led Paducah Chiefs with three hits in five at-bats.