Hoptown Hoppers' Early Lead Over Fulton Railroaders Sets Stage For Victory
Hoptown Hoppers defeated Fulton Railroaders 6-2 thanks to a strong start. Hoptown Hoppers scored on a stolen base by Luis Vergara-Schoonewolf, a double by Jacob Dupps, and a groundout by Sean Sullivan in the first inning.
Luke Genier earned the victory on the hill for Hoptown Hoppers. Genier surrendered two runs on seven hits over six innings, striking out five. Jacob Dilday threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen. Dilday recorded the last nine outs to earn the save for Hoptown Hoppers.
Brooks Cooner took the loss for Fulton Railroaders. The hurler allowed ten hits and five runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out three.
Hoptown Hoppers hit one home run on the day. Edmundo Alanis had a four-bagger in the sixth inning.
Hoptown Hoppers racked up 13 hits on the day. Dupps, Anthony Zarlingo, Vergara-Schoonewolf, and Drew Donaldson each racked up multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers. Zarlingo and Dupps each collected three hits from leading Hoptown Hoppers. Hoptown Hoppers was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Connor Cornwell made the most plays with 11.
Fulton Railroaders totaled ten hits. Ryan Lee, Ryan Callahan, and Parker Estes collected multiple hits for Fulton Railroaders.
Umpires:
HP - Scott Matlock
Bases: Johnny Lowery and Devin Flanagan