Hoptown Hoppers fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 15-5 loss to Clarksville WhirlyBirdz on Wednesday. Clarksville WhirlyBirdz scored on a double by Merrick Carter in the first inning, a single by Blaze Bell in the first inning, a grand slam by Carson Hepworth in the first inning, a single by Alec Beaman in the first inning, a double by Carter in the first inning, a single by Bell in the first inning, a single by Josh Sanchez-Harris in the second inning, and a single by Andrew Jordan in the second inning.

The Hoptown Hoppers struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Clarksville WhirlyBirdz, giving up 15 runs.

Clarksville WhirlyBirdz got on the board in the first inning when Carter doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring three runs.

Chipper Harris took the win for Clarksville WhirlyBirdz. Harris went four innings, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out four. Jay Watson threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen. Watson recorded the last nine outs to earn the save for Clarksville WhirlyBirdz.

Cody Jones took the loss for Hoptown Hoppers. The pitcher lasted one-third of an inning, allowing four hits and eight runs while striking out one.

Stephen Bell went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Hoptown Hoppers in hits.

Clarksville WhirlyBirdz scattered 17 hits in the game. Bell, Hepworth, Lawson Stricklin, and Carter all managed multiple hits for Clarksville WhirlyBirdz. Bell led Clarksville WhirlyBirdz with five hits in five at bats.

Umpires: James Ellegood, Rick Erickson, Jon Higdon

Attendance: 253