RECAP: Lexington 6, High Point 3
HIGH POINT N.C.- Despite a late-inning surge, the High Point Rockers couldn't overcome a powerful Lexington Legends offense, falling 6-3 at Truist Point on Saturday night in front of 2,901 fans. A clutch two-run home run by Lexington’s Pedro Gonzalez in the seventh inning proved to be the dagger in the Rockers' comeback hopes. The game started strong for High Point’s pitching, as Jonah Scolaro set the tone with a quick first inning, striking out back-to-back batters to retire the side. Lexington, however, wasted no time getting on the board in the second inning when Justin Williams launched a towering 411-foot home run to give the Legends an early 2-0 lead after Jacob Barfield had reached on a single. The Rockers' offense struggled to gain momentum in the first half of the game. Ryan Grotjohn’s base hit in the first was High Point's only offense through five innings, as Lexington’s starter Matt Reitz kept the Rockers' bats quiet. Meanwhile, High Point reliever Ste...