Hoppers blanked at Paducah

Three days after winning 8-6 in extra innings at Paducah, the Hoptown Hoppers were blanked by the Chiefs last night 8-0 at Brooks Stadium. Two Chief pitchers pitched a four hit shutout, with the Hopper hits coming from Aidan Elias with a double and singles from MJ Rookard, Joe DeFina and John Keane. Trey Fortner took the pitching loss for the Hoppers. He lasted five innings, allowing 11 hits and seven runs while striking out two and walking one.