Rockers score eight runs in sixth to top Blue Crabs, 11-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:16 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
BaseballThe High Point Rockers defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 11-3 on June 26 at Regency Furniture Stadium. High Point scored eight runs in the sixth inning, highlighted by Luke Napleton's two home runs and four RBIs. Ben Wereski pitched five innings, allowing three hits while striking out six. The win improves High Point's record to 25-32, while Southern Maryland, leading the South Division, drops to 38-19. The teams will meet again for game four of the series on June 27 at 6:35 p.m.
- •Luke Napleton hit two home runs and drove in four runs.
- •Rockers scored eight runs in the sixth inning.
- •Ben Wereski earned the win with six strikeouts.
- •Southern Maryland's magic number to clinch the division is three.
- •Next game scheduled for June 27 at 6:35 p.m.
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Rockers crush Blue Crabs, 11-3
"HIGH POINT — Luke Napleton blasted two home runs and the High Point Rockers exploded for eight runs in the sixth inning to win a second straight game over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, 11-3, on Thursday night at Regency Furniture Stadium. Napleton’s two blasts and four RBIs combined with the three-hit pitching of lefty Ben Wereski (W, 1-1) led the Rockers to the victory. The win improves ...
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