After two games on the road, Rock Port is heading back home. They will take on the Northeast Nodaway Blue Jays at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Rock Port is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Rock Port was able to grind out a solid victory over West Nodaway, taking the game 13-8. The win was just what Rock Port needed coming off of a 12-3 defeat in their prior game.
Case Millsap was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned run or hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Millsap was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Rock Port let Zane Cook and Tayden Cook loose on the outfield. Cook scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Cook scored two runs while going 2-for-5. Ozey Hurst was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Northeast Nodaway suffered a tough 12-2 loss at the hands of Mid-Buchanan last Monday.
The victory got Rock Port back to even at 3-3. As for Northeast Nodaway, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Rock Port might still be hurting after the 17-7 loss they got from Northeast Nodaway in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Rock Port have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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