Ailshie’s Homer, Phelps’ Gem Lift East Rowan Over Robinson in Pitcher's Duel

CONCORD, N.C. – A first-inning solo home run from UNC commit Harrison Ailshie was all East Rowan needed, as Mason Phelps delivered a complete-game shutout in a 1-0 victory over Robinson on Tuesday night.

Ailshie set the tone early, launching a home run to left-center in the first inning. He finished the night 2-for-4 with a double and the game’s only run and RBI.

On the mound, Phelps was dominant, tossing seven scoreless innings while allowing just four hits. The uncommitted 2025 right-hander racked up nine strikeouts and worked around three walks to earn the win.

Robinson’s Jake Barbee (USC Upstate commit) was equally impressive, striking out eight over five innings while allowing just one run on three hits. Noah Johnson followed with two scoreless frames in relief, but Robinson’s offense couldn’t break through against Phelps.

Key Performers

East Rowan:

• Harrison Ailshie: 2-for-4, HR, 2B, 1R, 1RBI
• Sam Blackwelder: 1-for-4, 2B
• Braylen Ketchie: 1-for-3
• Hunter Goodman: 1-for-3
• Mason Phelps (W): 7 IP, 4H, 0R, 3BB, 9K

Robinson:

• Marece Miller: 1-for-4
• Tyler Kluttz: 1-for-2
• Ayden Coble: 1-for-3
• Ethan Gryziec: 1-for-3
• Jake Barbee (L): 5 IP, 3H, 1R, 1ER, 4BB, 8K
• Noah Johnson: 2 IP, 2H, 0R, 0BB, 1K

SCOUT BLOG

Jake Barbee, RHP, JM Robinson HS, 2025
USC Upstate Commit. Broad shoulders. Length in the frame. Strength present with defined muscular structure in the lower half. Smooth through mechanics, stayed closed with frontside, good extension. Ball jumps on hitters. Fastball profiles w/ sink but appeared to cut at times in this outing. Sat 88-90, touching 91 early. Showed good ability to spin slider and curveball with feel for the zone. Different movement patterns on the two spin pitches. Slider at 80-82. Breaking ball at 76-78.

Harrison Ailshie, OF, East Rowan HS, 2025
UNC Commit. A number of well-balanced swings vs. an advanced arm. Homer to left center field on up and away pitch at 90. Left handed hitter. Balanced setup. Good rhythm. Small kick, loading the weight back. Leg hangs getting to an average stride. Bat speed apparent. Looks to attack. Showed good barrel feel.

Mason Phelps, RHP, East Rowan HS, 2025
Steady mix, pitches with good tempo/pace, effective on inner half. Highly competitive. Fastball at 82-84. Two different spin pitches. Curveball ranged 72-73. Good intent/hand speed on slider at 75-78.

Bryson Honeycutt, 1B, JM Robinson HS, 2025
Loose actions at the plate with a nice wiggle/rhythm getting into load. Hitter tendencies apparent.

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