Franklin Duelers watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 4-1 loss to Hoptown Hoppers on Friday. Hoptown Hoppers took the lead on a home run in the second inning.

In the second inning, Hoptown Hoppers got their offense started. Landon Choboy homered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs.

Jackson Lyons was on the hill for Hoptown Hoppers. The pitcher went six innings, allowing zero runs on three hits, striking out five and walking one.

Zach Sliger toed the rubber for Franklin Duelers. The pitcher lasted five innings, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out five and walking one. Nate Cunningham, Gage Holeman, and Jaxson Lucas each contributed in relief for Franklin Duelers.

Franklin Duelers totaled seven hits in the game. Carter Vrable and Braxton Meguiar each had multiple hits for Franklin Duelers. Meguiar and Vrable each collected two hits to lead Franklin Duelers. Franklin Duelers was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Jacob Curtis made the most plays with ten.

Hoptown Hoppers tallied 11 hits on the day. Jake Parr, Benjamin (B.J.) Banyon, and Joe Sassi all had multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers.

Umpires
HP: Micah Holmen
1B: Randy Hunley
3B: Joe Blumenauer