Johnston's Complete Game Outdone by Brockton
Published on August 12, 2025 under Frontier League (FL)
Down East Bird Dawgs News Release
Down East Bird Dawgs stand for the National Anthem
(Down East Bird Dawgs)
BROCKTON, Mass. - The Down East Bird Dawgs out-hit the Brockton Rox 11-10 on Tuesday but couldn't find enough timely offense, falling 4-1 at Grainger Stadium in the first game of their midweek series.
Brockton opened the scoring in the third inning when Jeter Ybarra drove in a run with a single, and Austin White scored on an error to make it 2-0.
The Bird Dawgs scored their lone run in the fifth when Jaylen Smith singled home a runner to cut the deficit to 2-1.
The Rox added insurance in the eighth as Hemmanuel Rosario and Evan Giordano each hit RBI singles to seal the 4-1 win.
Spencer Johnston (7-6) pitched a complete game for the Bird Dawgs but took the loss, allowing three earned runs over eight innings.
Pierce Williams (3-2) earned the win for Brockton, giving up one run on nine hits in six innings. Mike McKenna recorded his ninth save of the season, striking out two in a scoreless ninth.
The Bird Dawgs, now 30-48, continue the series against Brockton on Wednesday, August 13, at 11 a.m.
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