
Rockets
05/05/25 vs Orion | 13-2 |
05/02/25 @ Mendota | 18-0 |
04/30/25 @ Sherrard | 6-5 |
04/28/25 vs Riverdale | 7-4 |
04/25/25 vs Kewanee | 12-2 |
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Rockridge had already won nine in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.2 runs) and they went ahead and made it ten on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the Orion Chargers. Considering the Rockets have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Taylor Dieterich was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Dieterich was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Rockridge let Emilee Black and Charley Perkins run wild. Black fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-3, while Perkins went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave Black a new career-high. Madelyn David was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
Rockridge's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. As for Orion, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-18 record this season.
Rockridge will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Macomb at 4:30 p.m. As for Orion, they will head out on the road to take on Fulton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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