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The Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide outdone by De La Cruz and the Brockton Rox, 5-2

Date:  Source: Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide

Apolinar De La Cruz collected three hits, sparking the Brockton Rox (30-25) to a 5-2 victory over the Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide (19-34) on Friday at Campanelli Stadium.

He homered in the fourth inning and singled in the second and fifth innings.

Jake Fishman picked up the win for the Brockton Rox. Fishman pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed one earned run, six hits and one walk while striking out four.

Graham McIntire had two extra-base hits for the Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide. He doubled in the fourth inning and tripled in the ninth inning.

Miguel Silva (2-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just four innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed three runs.