Hoptown Hoppers snagged a late lead and defeated Louisville Jockeys 4-3 on Saturday. The game was tied at three with Hoptown Hoppers batting in the bottom of the seventh when Kaito Muto drew a walk, scoring one run.

Louisville Jockeys got things started in the first inning when Sam Palmeiri singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.

Hoptown Hoppers evened things up at three in the bottom of the fifth inning. An error scored one run for Hoptown Hoppers.

Hoptown Hoppers tallied three runs in the fifth inning. Hoptown Hoppers offense in the inning was led by Dom Oliverio, Muto, and Gavin Baxter, all knocking in runs in the inning.

John Girard earned the win for Hoptown Hoppers. The southpaw surrendered zero runs on four hits over three innings, striking out one and walking zero. Chase Gruno and Ethan Davis entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Gruno recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Hoptown Hoppers.

Lane Goetz took the loss for Louisville Jockeys. The bulldog allowed two hits and one run over one and two-thirds innings, striking out two.

Ashton Deskins started the game for Louisville Jockeys. The pitcher went four innings, allowing zero runs on one hit, striking out four and walking one Baylen White started the game for Hoptown Hoppers. The righthander went four innings, allowing three runs on five hits and striking out seven

Hoptown Hoppers launched one home run on the day. Oliverio went yard in the fifth inning.

Muto led Hoptown Hoppers with two hits in three at bats.

Louisville Jockeys saw the ball well today, racking up nine hits in the game. Jarrett Chapman, Austin Akridge, and William Lybrook all collected multiple hits for Louisville Jockeys.

Umpires: 1B - Wayne Seeley 3B - Rick Erickson HP - Donald Thiel

Attendance: 260