Fulton Railroaders Grabs Lead In Eighth Inning For Victory Over Hoptown Hoppers
Fulton Railroaders nabbed the lead late in the game in an 11-7 victory over Hoptown Hoppers on Saturday. The game was tied at seven with Fulton Railroaders batting in the bottom of the eighth when Tyler Bell singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.
Fulton Railroaders collected 11 hits and Hoptown Hoppers had 11 in the high-scoring affair.
In the second inning, Fulton Railroaders got their offense started. Fulton Railroaders scored one run when Garrett Guymon doubled.
Will Pratt was the winning pitcher for Fulton Railroaders. He lasted two innings, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out one and walking zero. Brad Webber and Omari Hunter entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Hunter recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Fulton Railroaders.
Chandler Kendall took the loss for Hoptown Hoppers. He lasted two and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out five.
Will Nash started the game for Hoptown Hoppers. He surrendered three runs on five hits over four and two-thirds innings, striking out eight Tanner Stinnett started the game for Fulton Railroaders. He allowed seven hits and four runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out five
Hoptown Hoppers socked three home runs on the day. Jacob Jenkins had a four bagger in the eighth inning. Seth Bennett had a homer in the fourth inning. Greg Mehlhaff went for the long ball in the third inning.
Fulton Railroaders collected 11 hits on the day. Luke McKenzie and Guymon each had multiple hits for Fulton Railroaders. McKenzie led Fulton Railroaders with four hits in five at bats.
Hoptown Hoppers totaled 11 hits. Jenkins, Brendan Nee, Bennett, and Brennan Crooms all managed multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers. Jenkins went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Hoptown Hoppers in hits.