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Hoptown Hoppers Fall To Fulton Railroaders After Seventh Inning Score. (June 26, 2022) 

Hoptown Hoppers lost the lead late in a 7-5 defeat to Fulton Railroaders on Sunday. Fulton Railroaders were down 5-4 in the top of the seventh inning when Wesley Mann homered on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs.

Hoptown Hoppers lost despite out-hitting Fulton Railroaders 12 to 11.

Fulton Railroaders got on the board in the first inning when.

After Fulton Railroaders scored one run in the top of the third, Hoptown Hoppers answered with one of their own. Fulton Railroaders scored when Mann hit a solo homer. Hoptown Hoppers then answered when Luis Vergara-Schoonewolf hit a solo homer.

Ryan Evans was the winning pitcher for Fulton Railroaders. The hurler lasted three and two-thirds innings, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out two.

Chase Harlan took the loss for Hoptown Hoppers. Harlan lasted four innings, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out six and walking one.

Zach Duenas started the game for Hoptown Hoppers. The righthander surrendered four runs on five hits over five innings, striking out five Brooks Cooner started the game for Fulton Railroaders. Cooner went five and a third innings, allowing five runs on 12 hits, striking out three and walking zero

Hoptown Hoppers socked one home run on the day. Vergara-Schoonewolf went for the long ball in the third inning.

Hoptown Hoppers collected 12 hits. Vergara-Schoonewolf, Anthony Zarlingo, Ronald Brown, Joshua Rodriguez, and Jacob Dupps each managed multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers. Dupps, Rodriguez, Brown, Zarlingo, and Vergara-Schoonewolf each collected two hits to lead Hoptown Hoppers.

Fulton Railroaders saw the ball well today, racking up 11 hits in the game. Mann, Parker Estes, and Jacob Cekander each had multiple hits for Fulton Railroaders. Mann led Fulton Railroaders with three hits in four at bats. 

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Late Score Costs Fulton Railroaders Against Paducah Chiefs. (June 25, 2022) 

Fulton Railroaders lost the lead late in a 7-5 defeat to Paducah Chiefs on Saturday. The game was tied at five with Paducah Chiefs batting in the top of the tenth when Jd Bogart homered on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs.

Paducah Chiefs opened up scoring in the third inning, when Garrett Smith hit a solo homer.

Fulton Railroaders knotted the game up at five in the bottom of the eighth inning, when Jacob Cekander drew a walk, scoring one run.

Evan Oakley earned the victory on the mound for Paducah Chiefs. The hurler surrendered one run on zero hits over three innings, striking out four. Austin Long threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

William Buck took the loss for Fulton Railroaders. The pitcher surrendered two runs on one hit over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking one.

Tommy Johnson started the game for Fulton Railroaders. The hurler allowed eight hits and five runs over seven innings, striking out eight and walking one Jose Monegro started the game for Paducah Chiefs. The bulldog lasted five innings, allowing five hits and three runs while striking out eight

Fulton Railroaders launched two home run on the day. Ryan Lee had a long ball in the fourth and fifth innings.

Fulton Railroaders saw the ball well today, racking up eight hits in the game. Lee and Braxton Baird all had multiple hits for Fulton Railroaders. Baird and Lee each managed two hits to lead Fulton Railroaders.

Paducah Chiefs collected 12 hits. Elijah Brooks, Colby Morse, and Gage Griggs each managed multiple hits for Paducah Chiefs. Brooks led Paducah Chiefs with three hits in five at bats. 

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Fulton Railroaders Take Victory In High-Scoring Game Over Hoptown Hoppers, 12-9. (June 23, 2022) 

Both pitching staffs had their hands full on Thursday in a high-scoring affair where Fulton Railroaders bested Hoptown Hoppers, 12-9.

Hoptown Hoppers took an early lead in the second inning. Ronald Brown hit a solo homer.

After Hoptown Hoppers scored three runs in the top of the seventh, Fulton Railroaders answered with three of their own. Hoptown Hoppers scored when Joshua Rodriguez homered on a 2-1 count, scoring three runs. Fulton Railroaders then answered when Brooks Cooner homered on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs and Ryan Callahan drew a walk, scoring one run.

Fulton Railroaders took the lead for good with four runs in the third inning. In the third Callahan homered on a 1-0 count, scoring three runs.

Fulton Railroaders scored four runs in the fifth inning. Garner Anderson, Jacob Cekander, and Ryan Lee each had RBIs in the big inning.

CJ Lofton earned the win for Fulton Railroaders. The hurler allowed five hits and six runs over six and two-thirds innings, striking out eight and walking one. Blake Loper and Sam Cooper entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Cooper recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Fulton Railroaders.

Garrett Blevins took the loss for Hoptown Hoppers. The righty went five innings, allowing nine runs on 12 hits and striking out five.

Fulton Railroaders hit two home runs on the day. Callahan went deep in the third inning. Cooner had a homer in the seventh inning.

Fulton Railroaders tallied 14 hits on the day. Brady Holloway, Callahan, and Braxton Baird all managed multiple hits for Fulton Railroaders. Holloway led Fulton Railroaders with three hits in five at bats.

Hoptown Hoppers totaled ten hits. Rodriguez and Sean Sullivan each managed multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers. Rodriguez went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead Hoptown Hoppers in hits. Hoptown Hoppers was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. William Spear made the most plays with 12..

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Henderson Flash Claims Lead In Eighth Inning To Defeat Fulton Railroaders (June 22, 2022)

Henderson Flash snagged a late lead and defeated Fulton Railroaders 7-6 on Wednesday. The game was tied at six with Henderson Flash batting in the bottom of the eighth when Ben Berenda's sac fly scored one run for Henderson Flash.

Henderson Flash collected seven hits and Fulton Railroaders had eight in the high-scoring affair.

Henderson Flash got things started in the first inning. Nick Rucker drove in two when Rucker singled.

After Fulton Railroaders scored one run in the top of the seventh, Henderson Flash answered with one of their own. Fulton Railroaders scored when Wesley Mann singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Fulton Railroaders scored three runs in the fifth inning. Fulton Railroaders scored its runs on a error by Brooks Cooner.

Nolan Patterson was the winning pitcher for Henderson Flash. The lefty went two-thirds of an inning, allowing zero runs on zero hits and striking out two. Nick Coleman, Adam Weihe, and J.D. Willis all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory.

Brandon Jernigan took the loss for Fulton Railroaders. The hurler went two innings, allowing three runs on two hits, striking out three and walking one.

Sam Poindexter started the game for Fulton Railroaders. Poindexter allowed five hits and four runs over six innings, striking out four Blake Ciuffetelli started the game for Henderson Flash. Ciuffetelli surrendered two runs on three hits over four innings, striking out six

Payton Matthews went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Henderson Flash in hits.

Fulton Railroaders scattered eight hits in the game. Mann and Ryan Lee each had multiple hits for Fulton Railroaders. Mann led Fulton Railroaders with three hits in four at bats.  

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FaceBook post from first time visitor to a Railroaders game played on June 17.* (June 20, 2022) 

Mr. Brent Callicott posted, "So, some of our family on Lisa side hosted the Fulton Railroaders tonight after the game. We sat in left field in our own little private area. Great atmosphere for sure. Railroaders lost to a great team who is in first place, the Hendersonville, Full Count Rhythm. Railroaders lost yes but lots more was won and accomplished in my book. But what I saw tonight was just true baseball at its best, families having a great time at a sporting event.

After the game, we fed the players and coaches. WOW, so very polite and very thankful for their food. They all said thank you and coaches as well. No one told them to do so either. This is tough baseball. They play almost everyday. They travel and back with little sleep. They wash their own clothes. 

At 10:15 after we cleaned up and packed up, one player was in a batting cage that had no lights and using his cell phone flash light to hit with. UNREAL. 

So, after the game was over and teams shook hands, they all kneeled and had prayer in a circle. How often do you see that nowdays ????? The Hendersonville team had players from LSU, Tennessee, Vandy and one listed from Auburn but he was at the college world series. 

These players from Fulton held a baseball camp for kids for 3 hours this morning. Lisa has a nephew, Brady Holloway who plays first base and also is a DH. These are kids just spending their summers living not in the best conditions of little rest and gone away from home. They are just trying to get better and hope to have a chance someday as they move up levels. 

So, for my first trip ever to a Railroaders game, I tip my hat to a great deal and organization. A well run program. There wasn't a seat to be had in their covered bleachers. Big crowd for sure and usually have really good crowds. Weather was fantastic !!!!! We walked away with a smile tonight and seeing true sportsmanship at its best, the love of baseball at a enjoyable level and a GREAT family event. Great Job Fulton Railroaders !!!"

*The post was removed by FaceBook due to praying?!

The Ohio Valley League Adds the 11th Team Ahead of the 2022 Season (December 10, 2021)

The Ohio Valley League will have the 11th team in our 11th Season. We continue to grow into a larger and more competitive Summer collegiate baseball league. The newest member of the Ohio Valley League will be the Louisville Jockeys. The Jockeys will open the OVL’s 2022 Season on Wednesday, 1 June, hosting the Madisonville Miners. You can follow the Jockeys on social media by searching for “Louisville Jockeys”. 

The Jockeys will be part of the North division. The North division will include the Jockeys, Dubois County Bombers, Owensboro Riverdawgs, Henderson Flash, Muhlenberg Stallions, and Madisonville Miners. The South division will include the Franklin Duelers, Hopkinsville Hoppers, Hendersonville Full Count Rhythm, Paducah Chiefs, and Fulton Railroaders.

The 2022 OVL Season will start on Wednesday, 1 June, and our post-season Tournament will end on Sunday, 31 July. The League will play 40 games during the season followed by the Tournament. Teams will play other teams within their division more often than the teams in the opposite division. The Championship Tournament series will consist of “play in” games followed by three rounds of best of three-game series culminating on Sunday, 31 July.

See ya at the ballpark,
John M Bruce
President

Ohio Valley League Releases 2022 Season Schedule (November 16, 2021)

We are very pleased to announce our 11th Ohio Valley League Season schedule. After a wonderful and competitive 2021 Season, that saw our fans return in outstanding numbers, we are enthusiastically looking forward to the 2022 Season. Hometown Baseball had a great year last year with the Full Count Rhythm playing their inaugural Season in Hendersonville, TN thus expanding the OVL into a third state. The Ohio Valley League is excited to add an 11th team for the 2022 Season (more about the Louisville Jockeys just after Thanksgiving). We will realign our divisions after Thanksgiving as well. 

The 2022 Season will start on Wednesday, 1 June, and our post season Tournament will end on Sunday, 31 July. The League will play 40 games during the season followed by the Tournament. We will play teams in our division more often than the teams in the other division. The Championship Tournament series will consist of “play in” games followed by three rounds of best of three game series culminating on Sunday, 31 July.

We are going to play “offsite” on a couple of days this year. The Owensboro Riverdawgs will play host to the Paducah Chiefs in Marion, KY on Saturday, 18 June. The Marion Bobcats were one of the founding locations for the Ohio Valley League. For more on the OVL’s history check out the media guide on our web site (ohiovalleyleague.com/about/mediaguide). Additionally, the OVL will play a double header in Bowling Green, KY at the Hot Rods’ stadium on Saturday, 25 June. The Franklin Duelers will host the Owensboro Riverdawgs in a late afternoon game followed by the Hoptown Hoppers hosting the Full Count Rhythm. Should be an outstanding day of baseball for everyone.

Respectfully,
John M Bruce
President

Former Railroader Hunter Owen has signed with MLB Pittsburg Pirates. Hunter played for Fulton in 2013 when he was a freshman at Indiana State University. He served the Railroaders as a utility player and appeared in 22 games with a season batting average of .328. Congrats to Hunter for big league position and wishes for a successful career.