Bats were blistered as Madisonville Miners defeated Paducah Chiefs 12-6 on Friday.

Madisonville Miners took an early lead in the second inning. Bryce Bulls was hit by a pitch, driving in a run.

Madisonville Miners took the lead for good with four runs in the third inning. In the third Charlie Szykowny doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs, Jacob Council grounded out, scoring one run, and Colton Olasin singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Adam Weining got the win for Madisonville Miners. He surrendered zero runs on two hits over four innings, striking out three. Mason Libla threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Hale Sims took the loss for Paducah Chiefs. He surrendered seven runs on eight hits over three innings, striking out three and walking one.

Griffin Lape started the game for Madisonville Miners. He surrendered six runs on nine hits over four innings, striking out three and walking zero Eli Campbell started the game for Paducah Chiefs. He went one and one-third innings, allowing four runs on three hits

Paducah Chiefs smacked two home runs on the day. Pierce Mitchum had a long ball in the first inning. Brenton Tidd went deep in the third inning.

Madisonville Miners racked up 13 hits on the day. Council, Alex Rodriguez, Olasin, and Jackson Jarvis each collected multiple hits for Madisonville Miners. Rodriguez and Council each managed three hits to lead Madisonville Miners.

Paducah Chiefs racked up 11 hits. Ja'lil Akbar, Lofton Pigg, John Michael Russ, and Mitchum all had multiple hits for Paducah Chiefs. Akbar led Paducah Chiefs with three hits in five at bats.