There's no place like home for Rockwood, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They walked away with a 10-5 win over the Shanksville Stonycreek Vikings on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what Rockwood needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Hunter Whipkey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Whipkey was even better at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Max Trimpey was excellent, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
On Shanksville Stonycreek's side, Christian Musser made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Musser is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Walker, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Rockwood's victory bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Shanksville Stonycreek, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.
Rockwood will be playing at home against Berlin Brothersvalley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Rockwood is facing Berlin Brothersvalley at the right time seeing as Berlin Brothersvalley is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Shanksville Stonycreek, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Blacklick Valley at 4:30 p.m. Shanksville Stonycreek is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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