Franklin Duelers stole the lead late and defeated Paducah Chiefs 8-4 on Sunday. The game was tied at four with Franklin Duelers batting in the bottom of the fifth when Jordan Blick homered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs.

Franklin Duelers fired up the offense in the first inning, when John Benevolent homered on a 0-2 count, scoring three runs.

In the top of the fourth inning, Paducah Chiefs tied things up at four when Alan Roden drew a walk, scoring one run.

Mickey Foytik got the win for Franklin Duelers. He lasted four innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out six.

Braden Mork took the loss for Paducah Chiefs. He lasted one and two-thirds innings, allowing three hits and four runs while striking out two.

David Hall started the game for Franklin Duelers. He surrendered four runs on five hits over three innings, striking out five Gabe East started the game for Paducah Chiefs. He lasted four innings, allowing five hits and four runs while striking out five

Franklin Duelers socked two home runs on the day. Benevolent went deep in the first inning. Blick went yard in the fifth inning.

Franklin Duelers collected eight hits on the day. Benevolent and Joey Fletcher each had multiple hits for Franklin Duelers. Fletcher and Benevolent each managed two hits to lead Franklin Duelers. Franklin Duelers didn't commit a single error in the field. Marcos Hernandez had 14 chances in the field, the most on the team.

John Michael Russ led Paducah Chiefs with two hits in three at bats.