Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Maplewood). They walked away with an 11-6 win over the Jefferson Area Falcons on Tuesday. With that victory, the Rockets brought their scoring average up to 7.2 runs per game.
Addison Marker made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Claire Urchek was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Lauran Krieg was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Rockets
| 04/01/25 @ Jefferson Area | 13 |
| 03/29/25 vs Grand Valley | 4 |
| 03/27/25 @ Cardinal | 5 |
| 03/24/25 vs Liberty | 7 |
| 05/13/24 @ Mineral Ridge | 8 |
| + 14 more games |
Maplewood kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
The win keeps Maplewood at an undefeated 4-0. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average this season. As for Jefferson Area, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maplewood will challenge Mathews at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Jefferson Area, they will take on Lakeside at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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