Alex Rodriguez drove in four runs, but it wasn't enough as Madisonville Miners fell to Paducah Chiefs 11-6 on Thursday. Rodriguez drove in runs on a home run in the first and a home run in the third.

Despite the loss, Madisonville Miners did collect ten hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Paducah Chiefs had 12 hits on the way to victory.

Madisonville Miners got things moving in the first inning. Madisonville Miners scored two runs when Rodriguez homered.

Paducah Chiefs pulled away for good with four runs in the fifth inning. In the fifth Alan Roden singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, Nick Rucker drew a walk, scoring one run, Shea Estrin drew a walk, scoring one run, and Jackson Fitzgerald drew a walk, scoring one run.

Palmer Campbell pitched Paducah Chiefs to victory. He surrendered one run on two hits over three and a third innings, striking out one. Brady Austin threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Zack Toth took the loss for Madisonville Miners. He surrendered five runs on six hits over four and a third innings, striking out five and walking one.

Brady Bibbs started the game for Paducah Chiefs. He went four and two-thirds innings, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out one

Madisonville Miners tallied two home run on the day. Rodriguez went for the long ball in the first and third innings.

Madisonville Miners racked up ten hits. Colton Olasin, Ben Teel, and Rodriguez each collected multiple hits for Madisonville Miners. Rodriguez, Teel, and Olasin each collected two hits to lead Madisonville Miners.

Paducah Chiefs saw the ball well today, racking up 12 hits in the game. Roden, Lofton Pigg, Estrin, and Bryson Bloomer each had multiple hits for Paducah Chiefs. Roden went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead Paducah Chiefs in hits.