Spartanburgers stay hot, hand Blue Rocks third straight loss

Katie Thorn, Managing Editor

April 17, 2026

Riley Maddox on the mound. Maddox gave up six runs in the first inning on Thursday facing Hub City. (Ryan Griffith)

The Wilmington Blue Rocks fell, 11-6, against Hub City Spartanburgers on Thursday night for the third straight game at Frawley Stadium. During his second professional start, Riley Maddox gave up three hits, a triple, a walk, and a home run, which put the Hub City Spartanburgers up by six after the first inning.

The score stayed stagnant, but the Blue Rocks got their opening with a three-run bottom of the fourth inning.

Despite the run by Wilmington, the Spartanburgers kept swinging. Hub City gained another four runs, after Wilmington’s relief pitcher Adam Boucher walked four of their batters across home plate.

While the Blue Rocks had some promising plays, including a two-run sixth inning, they couldn’t keep up with the Hub City offense. The Blue Rocks ended the night with ten hits, but couldn’t push past the Spartanburgers twelve.

The Blue Rocks are set to play the Hub City Spartanburgers on Friday night at Frawley Stadium in hopes to get their first win to the series.

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Katie Thorn, Managing Editor

Hello! My name is Katie Thorn and I currently serving as the managing editor for the Whit. I am a junior journalism major with a minor in strategic communications and a CUGS in PR & the news. This is my second year at the Whit and I am beyond excited to step into the role as managing editor. After graduation, I aspire to work in a newsroom where I can continue growing professionally and contributing to impactful journalism.