Owensboro RiverDawgs fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 1-0 loss to Paducah Chiefs on Thursday. Paducah Chiefs took the lead on an error in the first inning.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Paducah Chiefs pitchers struck out eight, while Owensboro RiverDawgs sat down ten.

In the first inning, Paducah Chiefs got their offense started when an error scored one run for Paducah Chiefs.

A single by Kobe Stephens in the first inning was a positive for Owensboro RiverDawgs.

Caleb Reinhardt was credited with the victory for Paducah Chiefs. He allowed six hits and zero runs over six innings, striking out four and walking one. Brady Bibbs and Logan Bowen entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Bowen recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Paducah Chiefs.

Ian Ellis took the loss for Owensboro RiverDawgs. He surrendered one run on two hits over six innings, striking out five.

Cam Curry went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Owensboro RiverDawgs in hits.

Kevin Brenning led Paducah Chiefs with two hits in four at-bats. Paducah Chiefs was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Andrew Lannon had the most chances in the field with eight.