The Rushville-Industry Rockets are taking a road trip to take on the Barry Western Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Tuesday, Rushville-Industry needed a bit of extra time to put away Hamilton. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Titans 13-12.
Italee Ford was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 8.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off 12 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-6 with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.
Devin Vogler
| 05/06/25 vs Hamilton | 3 |
| 04/17/25 @ West Prairie | 2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Illini West | 2 |
| 03/26/25 @ Liberty | 2 |
| 04/24/24 @ Lewistown | 2 |
In other batting news, Rushville-Industry got a massive performance out of Devin Vogler, who went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three doubles. Those three stolen bases gave Vogler a new career-high. Charlee Gerleman was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and one triple.
Rushville-Industry kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Barry Western got the win against Mendon Unity on Wednesday by a conclusive 13-1. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Rushville-Industry's record now sits at 14-7. As for Barry Western, their record is now 9-10.
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