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Bravehearts Drop Their Second Straight Game in Brockton

July 17, 2016 - Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL)
Worcester Bravehearts News Release


WORCESTER, Mass. - The Bravehearts (26-11) suffered their second straight loss to the Rox (17-21) after struggling to keep up with the hot hitting of the Rox. Brockton swept the weekend series, defeating Worcester in Sunday's contest by a final score of 8-1. Despite conceding eight runs, the Bravehearts' pitching unit played reasonably well as only four of the runs were earned. Mason Feole (UConn/Coventry, RI) started the game on the mound for Worcester. He ultimately received the loss after pitching five innings and allowing two runs on two hits with four walks and two strikeouts. Sam Steeves (Franklin Pierce/Dorchester, MA) made his first pitching appearance of the year for Worcester. He threw one inning, with one earned run on four hits. Pat McGowan (Holy Cross/Wellesley, MA) and Cory Teachout (Ashland University/Medina, OH) also pitched in relief for the Bravehearts. For the second day in a row, Worcester's hitting had a difficult time putting runs on the board against Brockton's pitching. The Bravehearts' lone run came courtesy of a Nick Barry (UMass- Lowell/Grafton, MA) single in the second inning that scored Joe Mercadante (LIU- Brooklyn/Feeding Hills, MA). Mercadante was one of the few bright spots on the day for the Bravehearts. He successfully hit himself on base in three of his four at bats in addition to scoring the team's only run. Eric Keating (FAU/Windermere, FL) earned the win for the Rox after pitching seven innings and giving up just one run on eight hits with six strikeouts and one walk. The Worcester Bravehearts' next game will be on Monday, July 18th at 7:00 p.m. versus the North Shore Navigators in Lynn, Mass. Their next home game will be on Tuesday, July 19th at 7:05 p.m. against the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs. Tickets for this and all future Bravehearts home games are available at the Hanover Insurance Park box office, online at worcesterbravehearts.com, or by calling 508-438-3773.

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