Softball Recap: Rock Island Rocks vs. East Moline United Panthers
Rock Island fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against East Moline United on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 13-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Moline United Panthers. Rock Island was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as East Moline United apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
Jozie Kerr was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Alaina Kress, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
On East Moline United's side, Riley Myers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Myers was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Miah Berhenke was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5. Chloe Ledford was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Rock Island's defeat dropped their record down to 10-7. As for East Moline United, their win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-6.
Rock Island will take on Minooka at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Rock Island's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests. As for East Moline United, they will head out on the road to square off against Rockridge at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Rockridge's pitching crew has only allowed 1.3 runs per game this season, so East Moline United's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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