SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - The Chillicothe Paints, presented by Adena Health System, scored six runs in the first and six runs in the second en route to a 14-5 road win against the Champion City Kings Sunday afternoon, marking the Paints' eighth consecutive win.

Normally sure-handed middle infielders for Champion City (16-11) made three errors in the first inning, allowing Chillicothe (15-12) to score six times in the top of the first, capped by a three-run double from Alex Ludwick, who extended his hit streak to 12 games. 

The Paints scored six more in the second inning, taking a 12-0 lead. Jimmy Allen walked to lead off the inning and Nathan Rose was hit by a pitch. Trey Smith singled home Allen for the first run of the inning. Kent Reeser walked and Nathan Karaffa hit his first home run of the season, a three-run shot off the scoreboard in left field. 

Champion City, boasting the Prospect League's best offense, scored three runs in the bottom of the third and two in the fourth, cutting the Paints' lead to 12-5.

Chillicothe added a pair of runs in the top of the ninth. Josh Jackson singled to lead off the inning. With two outs, the Paints got back-to-back-to-back singles from Rose, Smith and Kent Reeser. Reeser's single plated Jackson. Ben Gbur was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, scoring Rose, making it 14-5, the eventual final score. 

Tyler Ronevich (1-0) earned the win in relief for the Paints, allowing no runs on no hits, walking three and striking out two over 3 2/3 innings. 

Chillicothe returns home to VA Memorial Stadium for a three-game homestand beginning Tuesday night. The Paints host the Johnstown Mill Rats at 7:05 p.m. and the first 500 fans will receive a free Paints t-shirt, courtesy of Shine Orthodontics. Wednesday, The Paints host the Mill Rats again at 7:05 p.m. on a Winning Wednesday Gas Giveaway by Valero. Thursday, draft beer is just $1 as the Paints host the Champion City Kings at 7:05 p.m.