Knights
| 04/10/25 @ Rochelle | 9-6 |
| 04/04/25 vs Lutheran | 14-2 |
| 04/03/25 @ Crystal Lake South | 16-6 |
| 03/18/25 vs Harvest Christian Academy | 11-1 |
Rockford Auburn put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 9-6 victory over the Rochelle Hubs.
Maylee Baker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Ava Johnson and KayKay Hudson did most of the damage at the plate: Johnson scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Hudson scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most stolen bases Johnson has posted since back in May of 2024. Eva Ostergard was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: Rockford Auburn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Rockford Auburn's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Rochelle, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Looking ahead, Rockford Auburn will challenge Guilford at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The contest will give the Knights their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Rochelle, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 6-0 loss against DeKalb on the 11th.
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