Owensboro RiverDawgs stayed in it until the end, but Hoptown Hoppers pulled away late in an 8-7 victory on Tuesday. The game was tied at seven with Hoptown Hoppers batting in the top of the eighth when Greg Mehlhaff's sac fly scored one run for Hoptown Hoppers.

Despite the loss, Owensboro RiverDawgs did collect nine hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Hoptown Hoppers had five hits on the way to victory.

Owensboro RiverDawgs got things started in the first inning when Ian Ellis singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

Hoptown Hoppers scored four runs in the sixth inning. The offensive onslaught by Hoptown Hoppers was led by Wyatt Stevenson and Charlie Fischer, who all drove in runs.

Cam Barlow earned the win for Hoptown Hoppers. He lasted one inning, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out one. Chandler Kendall, Hunter Crosby, and Brennan Crooms all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory. Crooms recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Hoptown Hoppers.

Cameron Harvey took the loss for Owensboro RiverDawgs. He allowed three runs on zero hits.

Will Nash started the game for Hoptown Hoppers. He surrendered six runs on seven hits over four innings, striking out two Huston Richter started the game for Owensboro RiverDawgs. He lasted five and a third innings, allowing two hits and three runs while striking out two

Owensboro RiverDawgs racked up nine hits. Parker Stahlman, Nick Sanders, and Bailey Falkenstein all managed multiple hits for Owensboro RiverDawgs. Falkenstein, Sanders, and Stahlman all had two hits to lead Owensboro RiverDawgs. Kirk Liebert led Owensboro RiverDawgs with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with nine stolen bases.

Hoptown Hoppers racked up five hits in the game. Fischer and Santrel Farmer all had multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers.