Sheffield extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-5. They came up short against the Rogers Pirates, falling 16-1. If the Bulldogs were looking for revenge after losing 6-4 to the Pirates when the teams met back in March of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Rogers, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games.
For Rogers' part, Jackson Green made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Green has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Brody Woods and Mason Tardo did most of the damage at the plate: Woods went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI, while Tardo went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those two doubles gave Woods a new career-high. CJ Davis was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sheffield will host Florence at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rogers, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Wilson at 4:30 p.m.
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