Paducah Chiefs stayed in it until the end, but Franklin Duelers pulled away late in a 9-5 victory on Saturday. The game was tied at five with Franklin Duelers batting in the top of the tenth when Ethan Shelton hit a solo homer.

Paducah Chiefs got things started in the second inning. Paducah Chiefs scored one run when Carson Shacklett singled.

Franklin Duelers knotted the game up at five in the top of the ninth inning. Tim Blankenberger singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.

Rylan Thomas led the Franklin Duelers to victory on the mound. He allowed one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out two and walking one. David Hall threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

James Dodd took the loss for Paducah Chiefs. He allowed one hit and zero runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out two and walking zero.

Brant Alazaus started the game for Franklin Duelers. He surrendered four runs on nine hits over five innings, striking out six Sawyer Smallwood started the game for Paducah Chiefs. He went five innings, allowing one run on five hits and striking out five

Franklin Duelers hit two home runs on the day. Orlando Arevalo went for the long ball in the tenth inning. Shelton had a four bagger in the tenth inning.

Paducah Chiefs tallied ten hits. Alan Roden and Ja'lil Akbar all collected multiple hits for Paducah Chiefs. Akbar and Roden all had two hits to lead Paducah Chiefs.

Franklin Duelers tallied 12 hits in the game. Travis Faix, Shelton, and Arevalo each managed multiple hits for Franklin Duelers. Faix went 3-for-6 at the plate to lead Franklin Duelers in hits. Franklin Duelers tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Faix led the way with two.