Harrisonburg extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-14 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Spotswood Trailblazers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Trailblazers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-0 back in April.
As for Spotswood, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-4. Considering they have won nine matchups by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Spotswood's part, Brady Hoover was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hoover was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Brian Mayberry looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single hit any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Diego Marquez was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Andrew O'Brian was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Harrisonburg will square off against rival East Rockingham at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Spotswood is set to take on their familiar foe William Monroe at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Trailblazers 1.9, the Dragons 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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