Rockford Auburn dropped their record down to 13-7 on Thursday, which also ended the team's ten-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They came up short against the Belvidere North Blue Thunder, falling 11-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Thunder this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-2 two weeks ago.
Eva Ostergard and KayKay Hudson did some serious damage despite the final result: Ostergard went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Hudson went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Lily Parr, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Belvidere North, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 16-8 record this season. Considering they have won 14 contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Belvidere North's side, Ava Morris made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Morris has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Isabelle Schadle was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Miley Dobbs was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockford Auburn will face off against Dixon at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Belvidere North, they will square off against Harlem at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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