Grand Island scored the most runs they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They lost 15-7 to the Lincoln Northeast Rockets. Islanders fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Rockets since Friday.

Liliana Ascencion
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Liliana Ascencion and Madison Hormann stepped up to the plate in a big way. Ascencion went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base, while Hormann went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Ascencion is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Karstyn Zuelow was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Grand Island is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5. As for Lincoln Northeast, their win bumped their record up to 4-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grand Island will host Lincoln Southwest at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Silver Hawks will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Islanders surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lincoln Northeast, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lincoln East at 5:00 p.m. The Rockets will need to watch out since the Spartans have now posted at least ten runs in their last four contests.
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