Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Reese). They blew past the Marlette Red Raiders 22-2 on Monday. While the Rockets didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-30), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Kylie Soper made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Soper was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024.
Jaidyn VanOchten
| 04/14/25 vs Marlette | 4 |
| 04/10/25 vs Laker | 2 |
| 04/10/25 @ Laker | 2 |
| 04/29/24 vs Harbor Beach | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Marlette | 1 |
In other batting news, Jaidyn VanOchten was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-3. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Ashtyn Frost was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Reese always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .656. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in four consecutive contests.
Reese's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Marlette, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Reese wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 10-3 victory against Glenn on the 16th. As for Marlette, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Vassar at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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