Softball Recap: Iroquois Braves vs. Rocky Grove Orioles
In what's become a running theme this season, Iroquois gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-5 margin over the Rocky Grove Orioles. The high-scoring effort was just what Iroquois needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Phoenix Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Grace Abele, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Riann Donohuge, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Iroquois' victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Rocky Grove, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with that loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Iroquois will be playing in front of their home fans against Maplewood at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rocky Grove, they will head out on the road to challenge Oil City at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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