BROCKTON, MA—July 10th, 2017—The Brockton Rox and the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks exchanged runs all game, but the Rox managed to earn an 9-7 win tonight at Campanelli Stadium. The win helps the Rox extend their lead in the East division.  

The Rox (19-13) had their bats going early as they put up five runs in the bottom of the 1st inning highlighted by a two-run single by Tommy O’Hara (Tufts University). Tremaine Spears (Louisiana-Lafayette) would add to the lead with a RBI single in the 2nd to make the score 6-0.

The Sharks (15-17) added one run in the 3rd but really got going in the top of the 5th inning when they plated six runs highlighted by a grand slam by Bryce Gray (Notre Dame) that put them ahead 7-6. However, the Rox came right back in the bottom of the inning and scored two runs on back-to-back bases loaded walks. The team later scored an insurance run in the bottom of the 8th off a RBI single from Jake Rosen. (Virginia Tech) 

Matt Fogarty (Curry College) got the start on the mound for the Rox pitching 4.1 innings, giving up four runs on four hits. Skyler Henderson (Erskine College) shut down the Sharks in four innings of work after coming into the game to pitch in the top of the 6th. Henderson allowed only four hits and struck out three batters on his way to the save.

The Rox have the day off tomorrow but will return to Campanelli Stadium on Wednesday night to take on the Nashua Silver Knights. First pitch is scheduled for 10 am.

The Brockton Rox are a member of the Futures Collegiate Baseball summer league made up of elite New England collegiate athletes competing in a minor league style format. The Brockton Rox play out of Campanelli Stadium, a 4,750 seat stadium located in Brockton, MA. Rox tickets are now on sale for the 2017 summer season. Please contact us for more information at 508-559-7000.