Fulton Railroaders fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 3-1 loss to Clarksville WhirlyBirdz on Thursday. Clarksville WhirlyBirdz took the lead on a single in the first inning.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Clarksville WhirlyBirdz pitchers struck out 12, while Fulton Railroaders sat down eight.

Clarksville WhirlyBirdz got things started in the first inning when Caleb Mulchaly singled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs.

Reid Leonard earned the win for Clarksville WhirlyBirdz. The righthander surrendered zero runs on three hits over two innings, striking out four and walking zero.

Drew Davis took the loss for Fulton Railroaders. The bulldog lasted two innings, allowing one hit and two runs while striking out one.

Cade Rogers, Garner Anderson, Jackson Garrett, Jimmy Manzella, and Charlie Ferbet each collected one hit to lead Fulton Railroaders. Fulton Railroaders was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Rogers had the most chances in the field with seven.

Clarksville WhirlyBirdz was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Heath Owen made the most plays with 12. Blake Merwin led Clarksville WhirlyBirdz with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with five stolen bases.