Semifinal Series

• The Henderson Flash swept the Madisonville Miners in their semifinal series on Friday and Saturday nights. The Flash blew out the Miners in Game 1 in Henderson, 23-2 in 6.5 innings. The Miners hosted the Flash for Game 2 at Elmer Kelley Stadium but could not rally, dropping Game 2 12-2 in seven innings.
• The Hoptown Hoppers and Fulton Railroaders battled in the other semifinal series to the limit. The Hoppers took Game 1 on Friday night in Hopkinsville 13-2 in 6.5 innings. The Railroaders responded in dramatic fashion Saturday night in Fulton, walking off the Hoppers 15-14 with a two-run home run. The teams met for Game 3 in Hopkinsville on Sunday night, with the Hoppers leading 10-2 in the top of the 8th inning when lightning and severe weather suspended the game until Monday night. The Hoppers dispatched the Railroaders in sixteen minutes on Monday night, earning the 10-2 victory and punching their ticket to the OVL Championship Series to face the Flash.

2026 Championship Series

The Flash and Hoppers kick off the Championship Series on Tuesday night, the the Flash hosting the Hoppers at Park Field at 6:30 PM CDT. Game 2 moves to Hopkinsville on Wednesday night, also starting at 6:30 PM CDT. the series deciding Game 3, if necessary, will be back in Henderson at Park Field on Thursday night. 

We congratulate the Miners and Railroaders for exciting seasons again this year and wish the Flash and Hoppers the best of luck in the Championship Series!