Softball Preview: Rock Falls Rockets vs. Byron Tigers
Rock Falls is 10-0 against Byron since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Rock Falls Rockets will be staying on the road to face off against the Byron Tigers at 4:30 p.m. One thing working in Rock Falls' favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups.
Rock Falls was handed a two-point defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Oregon on Monday. Everything went Rock Falls' way against Oregon as Rock Falls made off with a 14-3 win.
Peyton Smit spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Jeslyn Krueger was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kaltrina Lecaj, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Byron fell victim to Winnebago and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. Their tough 12-0 loss to the Indians might stick with them for a while. Byron has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Rock Falls' victory bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Byron, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Rock Falls took their win against Byron when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 17-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Rock Falls since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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