Kewanee is 0-8 against Rockridge since April of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Boilermakers will head out to challenge the Rockets at 4:30 p.m. Kewanee is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Kewanee beat Mendota 9-4. The Boilermakers haven't had any issues with the Trojans recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Audrey Clucas
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Kewanee got a big performance out of Audrey Clucas, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Clucas is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Rylee Blades, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Kewanee always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mendota only posted an OBP of .370.
Meanwhile, Rockridge came tearing into Wednesday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Heat, sneaking past 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Rockets have posted since April 10th.
Taylor Dieterich was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run.
In other batting news, Charley Perkins was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Baylee Kelly was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Kewanee's record now sits at 11-7. As for Rockridge, their record is now 13-3.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Kewanee has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Rockridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.9 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
