Owensboro RiverDawgs nabbed the lead late in the game in a 12-7 victory over Madisonville Miners on Thursday. The game was tied at seven with Owensboro RiverDawgs batting in the bottom of the seventh when Noah Gilbert's sac fly scored one run for Owensboro RiverDawgs.

Owensboro RiverDawgs earned the victory despite allowing Madisonville Miners to score five runs in the seventh inning. The offensive onslaught by Madisonville Miners was led by Brennon Williams and Brennen Hunt, all driving in runs in the inning.

Madisonville Miners got on the board in the first inning. Madisonville Miners scored one run on a stolen base.

After Madisonville Miners scored one run in the top of the sixth, Owensboro RiverDawgs answered with one of their own. Madisonville Miners scored when Evan Liddie's sac fly scored one run for Madisonville Miners. Owensboro RiverDawgs then answered when David Jeffers singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run.

Owensboro RiverDawgs put up four runs in the eighth inning. Owensboro RiverDawgs big bats were led by Cole Gober, Cameron Nichols, Lucas Gulazyuski, and Gilbert, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Logan King earned the victory on the hill for Owensboro RiverDawgs. The lefthander lasted two-thirds of an inning, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out two and walking zero. A number of pitchers entered the game as relief, with Ethan Cernahous, Chase Harlan, Seth Wright, and Cody Hupp all securing outs and ultimately the victory.

Hunter Davis took the loss for Madisonville Miners. The righty lasted one and one-third innings, allowing three hits and one run while walking zero.

Riley Harris started the game for Madisonville Miners. Harris allowed six hits and five runs over four innings, striking out two Brayden Busch started the game for Owensboro RiverDawgs. The lefty lasted six innings, allowing six hits and two runs while striking out three

Owensboro RiverDawgs socked one home run on the day. Gober had a four bagger in the first inning.

Owensboro RiverDawgs tallied 13 hits in the game. Jeffers, Kyle Hogwood, Gulazyuski, and Gober all collected multiple hits for Owensboro RiverDawgs. Jeffers led Owensboro RiverDawgs with three hits in five at bats.

Madisonville Miners collected 11 hits. Williams, Reed Latimer, Calyn Halvorson, and Liddie each racked up multiple hits for Madisonville Miners.