Madisonville Miners Falls To Dubois County Bombers After Sixth Inning Score
Madisonville Miners stayed in it until the end, but Dubois County Bombers pulled away late in a 7-6 victory on Sunday. The game was tied at five with Dubois County Bombers batting in the top of the sixth when Colin Casey induced Chase Andrews to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run was scored.
Despite the loss, Madisonville Miners did collect 11 hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Dubois County Bombers had 11 hits on the way to victory.
Dubois County Bombers opened up scoring in the second inning when Gavin Napier hit a solo homer.
Madisonville Miners evened things up at five in the bottom of the fourth inning when Caleb Nobles's sac fly scored one run for Madisonville Miners.
Dubois County Bombers took the lead for good with two runs in the sixth inning. In the sixth Napier doubled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.
Madisonville Miners notched three runs in the second inning. Madisonville Miners' big bats were led by Chase Robinson and Jay Saunders, all driving in runs in the frame.
Reece Kleinhelter led the Dubois County Bombers to victory on the hill. He lasted four innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out two and walking zero. Tobe Whitten threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Whitten recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Dubois County Bombers.
Casey took the loss for Madisonville Miners. He allowed eight hits and seven runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out six.
Jacob Frankel started the game for Dubois County Bombers. He allowed seven hits and five runs over four innings, striking out one and walking zero
Madisonville Miners launched two home runs on the day. Graham Hackbarth went for the long ball in the seventh inning. Nobles had a homer in the first inning.
Madisonville Miners collected 11 hits on the day. Saunders and Hunter Mercer each collected multiple hits for Madisonville Miners. Saunders went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Madisonville Miners in hits. Madisonville Miners didn't commit a single error in the field. Saunders had the most chances in the field with ten.
Dubois County Bombers saw the ball well today, racking up 11 hits in the game. Napier, Tanner Craig, and Evan Kahre all had multiple hits for Dubois County Bombers. Napier led Dubois County Bombers with three hits in three at-bats.