Harrisonburg had lost 11 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-15 to make it 12. They came up short against the East Rockingham Eagles, falling 15-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-0 back in April.
As for East Rockingham, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 13-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by seven runs or more this season.
For East Rockingham's part, Grason Shifflett made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Shifflett has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, earning one RBI, one run, and two stolen bases. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Kayden Gibson looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, East Rockingham got a massive performance out of Colin Root, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That home run marked the first that Root has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Alex Jenkins, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Harrisonburg will head out on the road to take on Massaponax at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Streaks are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a three-game losing streak. East Rockingham does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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