The Clover Hill Bucks are now one win away from repeating as Rockingham County Baseball League champions as they beat Bridgewater last night, 14-1, in game five of the championship series at Buck Bowman Park. The Bucks now lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 as game six will take place Thursday night at Bridgewater.
Clover Hill scored one run in the first inning on Wednesday night and took control early with four more runs in the second inning. It stayed that way until the Bucks erupted for nine runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and earned the run-rule victory in seven.
Christian Harris had a big night for Clover Hill as he had three hits, including a home run, and he drove in six runs. Isaac Sumpter and Noel Cano added two RBI each, while Anthony Arrichiello earned the win on the mound. He went seven innings and allowed one run on five hits, while striking out nine and not issuing a walk.
Thomas Knight had two hits for the Reds and Chris Huffman drove in the only run.
The first pitch of game six of the RCBL Championship Series will be at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Ray Heatwole Field in Bridgewater.
