Harrisburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 9-5 to the Middletown Blue Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Harrisburg of the 14-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Middletown's part, Brayden Reigle looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Ryan Thear was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Gratkowski, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Harrisburg's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Middletown, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Harrisburg will be playing at home against Susquehanna Township at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Middletown, they will head out on the road to challenge Boiling Springs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Boiling Springs is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats at home, meaning Middletown will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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