Friday just wasn't the day for Rogers's offense. They fell just short of the Harrison Goblins by a score of 2-0 in their fourth game on Friday. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Rogers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
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. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, 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.
Rogers' loss dropped their record down to 20-3. As for Harrison, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-15.
Rogers will stay at home for another game and 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. As for Harrison, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Siloam Springs on Saturday. Harrison is facing Siloam Springs at the right time seeing as Siloam Springs is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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