Morrison had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Rockridge Rockets by a score of 11-8 on Monday. That looming 11-8 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Morrison yet this season.
Aydan Meinsma was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Collin Renkes, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
On Rockridge's side, they got a good showing from Payten Downing, who tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Downing has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Rockridge saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carsen Dekeyrel, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Liam Steele, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Morrison's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-12. As for Rockridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-13.
Morrison will head out on the road to take on Bureau Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rockridge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wethersfield/Annawan at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wethersfield/Annawan's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Rockridge's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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