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Morse's Walk-Off Picture Perfect Ending In Paducah Chiefs's Victory Over Franklin Duelers

Morse's Walk-Off Picture Perfect Ending In Paducah Chiefs's Victory Over Franklin Duelers

A walk-off error propelled Paducah Chiefs to a decisive, dramatic victory over Franklin Duelers, 9-8. The game was tied at eight with Paducah Chiefs batting in the bottom of the tenth when an error scored one run for Paducah Chiefs.

Despite falling down by four runs in the fifth inning, Franklin Duelers tried to fight back. Franklin Duelers scored five runs in the failed comeback on a triple by Johnathon Evans in the seventh, a single by Jay Curtis in the seventh, a single by Bryce Cape in the ninth, a double by Mark Castle in the ninth, and a single by Gustavo Gonzalez in the tenth.

Paducah Chiefs took an early lead in the second inning. Paducah Chiefs scored two runs when Cal Cook homered.

Ben Hargrove was the winning pitcher for Paducah Chiefs. The ace allowed one hit and zero runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking zero. Corey Cissell, Austin Long, and Colin Hawkins all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory.

Jacob Lassiat took the loss for Franklin Duelers. The hurler went two and two-thirds innings, allowing four runs on eight hits, striking out three, and walking zero.

Jose Monegro started the game for Paducah Chiefs. The pitcher went six innings, allowing one run on two hits Nate Cunningham started the game for Franklin Duelers. Cunningham went five innings, allowing five runs on nine hits, striking out two, and walking one

Paducah Chiefs launched one home run on the day. Cook put one out in the second inning.

Paducah Chiefs totaled 20 hits. Tucker Love, Cook, Colby Morse, Elijah Brooks, and Gunnar Bingham each collected multiple hits for Paducah Chiefs. Cook and Love each collected four hits to lead Paducah Chiefs.

Franklin Duelers racked up ten hits in the game. Curtis, Cape, and Evans all collected multiple hits for Franklin Duelers. Curtis led Franklin Duelers with three hits in four at-bats.