Rockwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They took a 13-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Harriman Blue Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rockwood of the 16-15 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Maria Eaton and Kyer'ah Howard did some serious damage despite the final result: Eaton went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double, while Howard scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Zakiyah Baylis, who went 4-for-4 with two RBI.
On Harriman's side, McKenzie Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Harriman got a massive performance out of Ansley Moore, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Addie Mason was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Rockwood's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Harriman, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.
Rockwood will be playing in front of their home fans against Cumberland County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Cumberland County is coming into the contest with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Rockwood will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Harriman, they will square off against South-Doyle at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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