Owensboro RiverDawgs watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 17-3 loss to Madisonville Miners on Saturday. Madisonville Miners scored on an error in the first inning and a fielder's choice by Sean Kearney in the second inning.

The Owensboro RiverDawgs struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Madisonville Miners, giving up 17 runs.

Madisonville Miners got things started in the first inning when Cole Antle singled on a 1-2 count, scoring three runs.

Madisonville Miners scored six runs in the sixth inning. Madisonville Miners' offense in the inning was led by Antle, Jay Saunders, George De La Fe, Nate Chevalier, and Kearney, who all drove in runs.

Zack Lightsey led things off on the hill for Madisonville Miners. He surrendered one run on one hit over five innings, striking out nine.

Reece Calvert was on the hill for Owensboro RiverDawgs. He lasted four innings, allowing five hits and six runs while striking out seven. Bo Robison and Seth Price entered the game from the bullpen, throwing four innings and one inning respectively.

Spencer Deom led Owensboro RiverDawgs with two hits in three at-bats.

Madisonville Miners scattered 15 hits in the game. Kearney, Antle, Chevalier, and Billy Edwards each collected multiple hits for Madisonville Miners. Kearney went 3-for-6 at the plate to lead Madisonville Miners in hits.