Hoptown Hoppers stole the lead late in the game in a 6-2 victory over Madisonville Miners on Friday. The game was tied at two with Hoptown Hoppers batting in the bottom of the sixth when Hunter Evans doubled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

Madisonville Miners got on the board in the first inning. Madisonville Miners scored one run when Najay King singled.

In the bottom of the second inning, Hoptown Hoppers tied things up at two when Micah Genter singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

Hoptown Hoppers pulled away for good with four runs in the sixth inning. In the sixth Drew McGowan singled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs and an error scored one run for Hoptown Hoppers.

Lane Diuguid was the winning pitcher for Hoptown Hoppers. He lasted five innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out six and walking zero. Hunter Crosby threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Zack Toth took the loss for Madisonville Miners. He surrendered four runs on four hits over one inning, walking zero.

Griffin Lape started the game for Madisonville Miners. He allowed three hits and two runs over three innings, striking out three Cam Barlow started the game for Hoptown Hoppers. He lasted three innings, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out six and walking one

Hoptown Hoppers smacked one home run on the day. Evans put one out in the second inning.

Hoptown Hoppers racked up nine hits on the day. Genter and Evans all managed multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers. Evans and Genter each managed two hits to lead Hoptown Hoppers.

Jacob Council went 2-for-5 at the plate to lead Madisonville Miners in hits.