The Biggsville West Central Heat will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against the Rock Island Rocks at 4:30 p.m. Biggsville West Central knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matches -- so hopefully Rock Island likes a good challenge.
In what's become a running theme this season, Biggsville West Central gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over Stark County.
Miley Stimpson and Addie Seitz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Stimpson pitched six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Seitz didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. At bat, Stimpson scored a run while going 3-for-7, while Seitz scored a run while going 2-for-7.
In other batting news, Ashley Meyer and Delaney Endress did most of the damage at the plate: Meyer got on base in five of her seven plate appearances with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs, while Endress got on base in five of her seven plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Shelby Bowman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-7.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Thursday Rock Island sidestepped Moline for a 2-1 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Rock Island.
Like Biggsville West Central, Rock Island also got a great game from a two-way player: A'rion Lonergan. She tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Lonergan was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Biggsville West Central's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Rock Island, their record now sits at 3-1.
Rock Island's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Biggsville West Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .519. It's a different story for Rock Island, though, as they've only averaged .277. Will they be able to contain Biggsville West Central's hitters?
Biggsville West Central took their win against Rock Island in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 9-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Biggsville West Central since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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