Late Score Costs Paducah Chiefs Against Henderson Flash
Paducah Chiefs stayed in it until the end, but Henderson Flash pulled away late in a 10-8 victory on Saturday. The game was tied at eight with Henderson Flash batting in the top of the tenth when Josh Johnston hit a solo homer.
Despite the loss, Paducah Chiefs did collect 11 hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Henderson Flash had 12 hits on the way to victory.
Paducah Chiefs took an early lead in the third inning when an error scored one run for Paducah Chiefs.
In the top of the eighth inning, Henderson Flash tied things up at eight when an error scored one run for Henderson Flash.
Paducah Chiefs scored three runs in the sixth inning. The offensive firepower by Paducah Chiefs was led by Nick Rucker and Brenton Tidd, who all drove in runs.
Henderson Flash scored four runs in the seventh inning. Henderson Flash batters contributing to the big inning included Trevor Campbell and Charlie Mooneyham, who each had RBIs in the inning.
Jon Cato earned the victory on the hill for Henderson Flash. He allowed two hits and zero runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking zero. Braden White, Ty Ramey, and Garrett Simpson all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory. Simpson recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Henderson Flash.
Brady Austin took the loss for Paducah Chiefs. He allowed four hits and four runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out one.
Sawyer Smallwood started the game for Paducah Chiefs. He went five innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and striking out four Tyler Morrison started the game for Henderson Flash. He surrendered three runs on two hits over three innings
Henderson Flash launched two home runs on the day. Johnston had a homer in the tenth inning. Trey Hutchison put one out in the third inning.
Paducah Chiefs had 11 hits in the game. Lofton Pigg, Drew Hudson, and Bryson Bloomer each managed multiple hits for Paducah Chiefs. Pigg went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Paducah Chiefs in hits.
Henderson Flash racked up 12 hits in the game. Johnston, Noah Brown, and Hutchison all had multiple hits for Henderson Flash.