The Chiefs scored six runs in the seventh inning and six more in the eighth to pull away.
Caleb Reinhardt was credited with
the victory for Paducah. He lasted seven and two-thirds
innings, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out nine
and walking one. Teal Young threw one and one-third
innings in relief out of the bullpen.
The Chiefs tallied 24 hits on the
night. Peyton Sockwell led Paducah with five
hits in six at bats. Nick Shumaker was 3-for-4 with 5 RBI.
The Chiefs will play at Fulton Saturday at 7:00 pm in Game 2 of the best-of-three series.
