Harrisonburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 18-0 defeat at the hands of the Rapides Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Harrisonburg of the 11-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Rapides' part, Noah Hoyt made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Hoyt was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with four RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alex Jeansonne, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Spencer Hackney was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Harrisonburg's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Rapides, their victory bumped their record up to 12-13.
While Harrisonburg had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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