STRASBURG – Starting pitcher Patrick McGavin allowed three runs on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings to help Strasburg defeat Harrisonburg 5-3 in a Valley Baseball League game Tuesday night.The Express improved to 12-15; the Turks dropped to 22-8, ending a four-game winning streak.Chris Perkovich drove in three runs for Strasburg. Four Express relievers held the Turks hitless over the last 3 2/3 innings.

Thomas Spitz of Wingate and Thomas Smith of Georgia Tech each had two hits for the Turks.

Harrisonburg  002 001 000 – 3 7 3
Strasburg         041 000 000 – 5 7 0

McGavin, Hallford (6), Kirsch (7), Hafer (8), Bridgeman (9) and Payne; Harper, Morgan (6) and Nichols. W- McGavin (3-1). L- Harper (2-3). S- Bridgeman (7). HR- Harrisonburg: Smith (1).