Bats were blistered on Saturday, but Dubois County Bombers couldn't quite get the job done against Paducah Chiefs and lost 12-8.

Dubois County Bombers got things started in the first inning. Dubois County Bombers scored one run when Evan Kahre singled.

Paducah Chiefs evened things up at one in the top of the second inning when Carson Shacklett's sac fly scored one run for Paducah Chiefs.

Paducah Chiefs pulled away for good with four runs in the third inning. In the third Drew Hudson doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs and Grayson Taylor homered on a 2-0 count, scoring two runs.

Dubois County Bombers scored four runs in the fourth inning. Marcus Hill and Zuriel Collins all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

Paducah Chiefs scored five runs in the seventh inning. The big inning for Paducah Chiefs came thanks to doubles by John Michael Russ and Shacklett, a single by James Dodd, and an error on a ball put in play by Hudson.

Sawyer Smallwood took the win for Paducah Chiefs. He surrendered six runs on nine hits over five and two-thirds innings, striking out two. Palmer Campbell and Braden Mork entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Bennett Shoptaw took the loss for Dubois County Bombers. He surrendered seven runs on six hits over three and a third innings, striking out three.

Dubois County Bombers had 12 hits in the game. Matt Ellis, Chase Hug, and Austin Duffy each had multiple hits for Dubois County Bombers. Duffy, Hug, and Ellis each collected two hits to lead Dubois County Bombers.

Paducah Chiefs racked up 13 hits on the day. Dodd, Shea Estrin, Russ, and Ja'lil Akbar all had multiple hits for Paducah Chiefs. Dodd went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Paducah Chiefs in hits.