Harrison had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Rogers Mountaineers a 2-0 shutout in their third game on Friday. This was a revenge game for Harrison, as the team was forced to settle for a 10-0 loss when these two played in their first game on Friday.
For Rogers' part, Ava Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 14 Ks. Johnson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Rogers saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mak Fithian, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Harrison's win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-15. As for Rogers, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-3.
Harrison will be playing in front of their home fans against Siloam Springs on Saturday. Siloam Springs is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning Harrison will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Rogers, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Gentry in their first game on Saturday. Gentry will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Rogers surely won't give up without a fight.
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