Softball Recap: Rock Falls Rockets vs. Dixon Dukes & Duchesses
Rock Falls can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They blew past the Dixon Dukes & Duchesses 13-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for Rock Falls.
Peyton Smit made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Smit has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Smit was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Olivia Osborne and Ari Reyna did most of the damage at the plate: Osborne scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Reyna got on base in three of her five plate appearances with a home run and three runs. Maddison Morgan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
The victory got Rock Falls back to even at 5-5. As for Dixon, they dropped their record down to 1-8 with that loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rock Falls will take on Genoa-Kingston at 4:03 p.m. on Thursday. As for Dixon, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Newman Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m.
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