Johnston’s Complete Game Outdone by Brockton
BROCKTON, Mass. (August 12, 2025) – 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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The Down East Bird Dawgs are a professional baseball team in the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League. The team began their inaugural season in May 2025 at Historic Grainger Stadium, in Kinston, NC. The team is continuing baseball traditions in the Kinston community with competitive play, captivating promotions, and top-notch community involvement & events.
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