Hoptown Hoppers out-hit Paducah Chiefs 11 to nine, but it wasn't enough in a 9-6 loss on Friday

Hoptown Hoppers lost despite out-hitting Paducah Chiefs 11 to nine.

Hoptown Hoppers opened up scoring in the first inning, when John Keibler singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

Paducah Chiefs knotted the game up at four in the top of the fourth inning. Christian Beal grounded out, scoring one run.

After Paducah Chiefs scored one run in the top of the second, Hoptown Hoppers answered with one of their own. Paducah Chiefs scored when Luke Dymond lined out, driving in a run. Hoptown Hoppers then answered when Robert Estrada singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

Paducah Chiefs pulled away for good with three runs in the fifth inning. In the fifth Dymond doubled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs and Sam Kestranek singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run.

Jacob Overbeck earned the win for Paducah Chiefs. The fireballer surrendered six runs on 11 hits over five innings, striking out five and walking one. Joe Peca threw four innings in relief out of the bullpen. Peca recorded the last 12 outs to earn the save for Paducah Chiefs.

Jack Jennings took the loss for Hoptown Hoppers. The pitcher allowed one hit and three runs.

Baylen White started the game for Hoptown Hoppers. The righthander allowed one hit and one run over three innings, striking out two

Hoptown Hoppers tallied 11 hits. Estrada, Dom Oliverio, and Sam Perkins each collected multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers. Estrada led Hoptown Hoppers with three hits in four at bats.

Paducah Chiefs racked up nine hits on the day. Will Gibbs, Kestranek, and Dymond all managed multiple hits for Paducah Chiefs.

Umpires: Roger Rettke (Home Plate) Mark McNabney & Austin Moore (Bases)