After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matchups, Harrisonburg finally came back down to earth on Friday. They lost 9-1 to the Rockbridge County Wildcats. Harrisonburg was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Rockbridge County apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
Sawyer Hook was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Harrisonburg dropped their record down to 3-10 with that loss, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Rockbridge County, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 3-10.
Harrisonburg will head out on the road to challenge Western Albemarle at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Western Albemarle's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Harrisonburg's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Rockbridge County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Staunton at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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