The Hoptown Hoppers got back on the winning ways with an 18-12 win over Muhlenberg County last night at Tiger Field. Three Hoppers-Drew McGowan, Charlie Fischer and Ben Huber had two hits each and starting pitcher Cam Barlow went five and one-thirds innings to get the win.
Hopper first baseman Cade Burkey was the Player of the Game last night. The Knoxville, TN native, who plays at Carson Newman, speaks about playing for the Hoppers this summer:
The Hoppers are back in action hosting Owensboro this evening, with First Christian Church tonight’s game sponsor. First pitch at 7:05, with pregame at 6:45 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP and whopam.com.