Limestone barely beat Pekin the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Rockets blew past the Dragons 12-0 on Monday. The Rockets have beaten the Dragons the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Dragons has come to flipping the script.
Alec Williams
| 05/12/25 @ Pekin | 4 |
| 05/02/25 vs Alleman | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Dunlap | 3 |
| 05/06/25 vs Rock Island | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Deer Creek-Mackinaw | 2 |
Alec Williams was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Bryce Chapman was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Evan Daxenbichler, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Limestone kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 8-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Limestone's record is now 17-12. As for Pekin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 16 of their last 17 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-19 record this season.
Limestone will have a chance to go back-to-back against Pekin: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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