Rock Falls took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Dixon, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rockets came out on top in a nail-biter against the Dukes & Duchesses on Tuesday, sneaking past 10-8. This was payback for the Rockets, who suffered a 15-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Mason Landes was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted over his last eight contests.
Austin Castaneda
| 03/31/25 @ Prophetstown | 4 |
| 04/24/25 vs Genoa-Kingston | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Stillman Valley | 3 |
| 04/10/25 @ Stillman Valley | 3 |
| 04/29/25 @ Dixon | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
In other batting news, Austin Castaneda was incredible, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Rock Falls' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 6-1 (and 4-9-1 when he doesn't). Connor Fritz also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Rock Falls kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dixon only managed six hits.
Rock Falls' victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-10-1. As for Dixon, the loss snapped their winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 11-4 record.
Rock Falls will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Dukes & Duchesses: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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