Rock Falls was handed a two-point loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Oregon on Monday. The Rock Falls Rockets blew past the Oregon Hawks 14-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Rock Falls also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Peyton Smit spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jeslyn Krueger was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emma Skinner, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and a double.
Rock Falls' victory bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Oregon, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-7.
Rock Falls will head out on the road to face off against Byron at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Byron is coming into the matchup with four straight losses at home, meaning Rock Falls will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Oregon will take on Indian Creek at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Indian Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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