Iroquois can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They walked away with a 9-4 win over the Rocky Grove Orioles. This was payback for Iroquois, who suffered a 4-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Reilly Brown was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Brown has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Brown was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ethan Alderson, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Hunter Alderson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Rocky Grove's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aaron Wetjen, who went 1-for-4 with an RBI.
Iroquois' victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-9. As for Rocky Grove, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Iroquois will take on Eisenhower at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Rocky Grove, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Cochranton at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Cochranton's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Rocky Grove's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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