The Brockton Rox (20-8) built an early lead against the Worcester Bravehearts (17-9), scoring three runs in the first inning, en route to a 4-1 win on Monday at Fitton Field.

A three-run double by Zack Short delivered the runs in the first. The Brockton Rox had three hits in the inning.

Short racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Brockton Rox.

The Worcester Bravehearts couldn't get anything going so long as Andrew David was on the hill. The Worcester Bravehearts managed just three hits off of David, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three during his six innings of work.

The Brockton Rox had no answer for Evan Devico, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. The Brockton Rox managed just one hit off of the the Worcester Bravehearts' pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three during his 3 2/3 innings of work.

Kyle Slinger (2-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings, walked one, struck out two, and allowed four runs.