Rockford had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 8-12 to make it four. They fell just short of the Hudsonville Eagles by a score of 2-1. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, with their most recent loss being a 5-1 defeat on Tuesday.
As for Hudsonville, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Rockford since May 27, 2022.
For Hudsonville's part, Jackson Hammersmith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up six Ks. Hammersmith has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rickey Browley, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2024. Harrison Phillips was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockford will square off against Sparta at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Rams surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hudsonville, they will challenge Maple Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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