Franklin Duelers defeated Owensboro RiverDawgs 8-2 on Saturday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at two with Franklin Duelers batting in the bottom of the sixth when Rashard Grace singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run.

Franklin Duelers secured the victory thanks to five runs in the sixth inning. Jay Curtis, Grace, Mark Castle, and Bryce Cape all drove in runs in the frame.

Franklin Duelers pulled away for good with five runs in the sixth inning. In the sixth Franklin Duelers scored two runs on a stolen base, Brayden Bush induced Castle to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, and Franklin Duelers scored one run on a stolen base.

Jacob Hernandez earned the win for Franklin Duelers. The ace lasted five innings, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out three. Jonathon Burns, Ethan Vandament, and Isidro Jimenez all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory.

Dereck McCarly took the loss for Owensboro RiverDawgs. The pitcher lasted five and a third innings, allowing six hits and four runs while striking out six and walking zero.

Franklin Duelers racked up nine hits in the game. Curtis and Castle each had multiple hits for Franklin Duelers. Castle and Curtis each collected two hits to lead Franklin Duelers.

JJ Arbini led Owensboro RiverDawgs with two hits in three at-bats.