Blake Jackson was an RBI machine on Thursday, driving in five on two hits to lead Hoptown Hoppers past Paducah Chiefs 8-1 on Thursday. Jackson drove in runs on a grand slam in the third and a home run in the fifth.

Brian Coffey got the win for the Hoptown Hoppers. He lasted seven innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out eight and walking zero.

Stone Selby took the loss for Paducah Chiefs. He lasted five innings, allowing seven hits and five runs while striking out four.

Hoptown Hoppers tallied two home runs on the day. Jackson had a dinger in the third and fifth innings.

Hoptown Hoppers collected nine hits. Cole Cummings, John Reed, and Jackson all managed multiple hits for the Hoptown Hoppers. Cummings went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Hoptown Hoppers in hits. Hoptown Hoppers was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Cody Hartness had the most chances in the field with nine.