Saturday's game against Hoptown Hoppers was a heartbreaker for Madisonville Miners, as they lost the lead late in a 4-3 defeat. The game was tied at one with Hoptown Hoppers batting in the top of the sixth when Jefferey O'Doherty's wild pitch allowed one run to score for Hoptown Hoppers.

Madisonville Miners lost despite out-hitting Hoptown Hoppers nine to eight.

In the bottom of the third inning, Madisonville Miners tied things up at one. Madisonville Miners scored one run when Corey Kelley singled.

After Hoptown Hoppers scored two runs in the top of the seventh, Madisonville Miners answered with two of their own. Hoptown Hoppers scored when Malik Blaise singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run. Madisonville Miners then answered when Graham Hackbarth homered on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs.

Hoptown Hoppers pulled away for good with one run in the sixth inning.

Sage Holderfield earned the victory on the hill for Hoptown Hoppers. He surrendered one run on five hits over six innings, striking out six and walking zero. Sam Traver and Hassan Westbrook entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Westbrook recorded the last three outs to earn the save for the Hoptown Hoppers.

Chase Robinson took the loss for Madisonville Miners. He allowed one hit and one run over two innings.

Madisonville Miners hit one home run on the day. Hackbarth had a homer in the seventh inning.

Madisonville Miners totaled nine hits. Hackbarth and Jay Saunders each racked up multiple hits for Madisonville Miners. Hackbarth went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead Madisonville Miners in hits.

Hoptown Hoppers racked up eight hits. Blaise and Nick Proto all collected multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers. Hoptown Hoppers was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Chandler Skelly made the most plays with 13.