Softball Recap: Madigan Williams can't quite lead Rochelle over Dixon

By Team Reports May 14, 2024, 4:16pm

Softball Recap: Rochelle Hubs vs. Dixon Dukes & Duchesses

Rochelle might've scored the first runs on Tuesday, but it was Dixon who claimed the real prize. The Rochelle Hubs lost 15-5 to the Dixon Dukes & Duchesses. Rochelle has struggled against Dixon recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Rochelle saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madigan Williams, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Alfano, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.

On Dixon's side, Allie Abell spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.

At the plate, Dixon let Bailey Tegeler and Kennedy Haenitsch loose on the outfield. Tegeler scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4, while Haenitsch went 3-for-5 with four RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Delaney Bruce was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.

Rochelle's loss dropped their record down to 5-17. As for Dixon, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-18.

Rochelle will take on Plano at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Rochelle is facing Plano at the right time seeing as Plano is stuck on a three-game losing streak. Dixon does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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