Softball Recap: Rock Island triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Maddie Franks

By Team Reports May 18, 2024, 12:13pm

Softball Recap: Rock Island Rocks vs. Normal West Wildcats

After losing to Normal West the last time they met, Rock Island decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Rock Island Rocks walked away with a 6-3 win over the Normal West Wildcats on Saturday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Rock Island.

The result came thanks to A'Rion Lonergan's shutout, as she gave up just three hits.

At the plate, Maddie Franks was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI. Jozie Kerr was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.

Rock Island's victory bumped their record up to 14-11. As for Normal West, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-16 record this season.

Rock Island will have a chance to go back-to-back against Normal West: the pair will be back at it again later today.

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