There's no place like home for Rockhurst, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Saturday. They came out on top against the Pembroke Hill Raiders by a score of 11-7 on Wednesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Rockhurst considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Peter Miroslaw was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Beau Neuburger, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and a triple.
On Pembroke Hill's side, Eli Sitzer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Nicolas Chiu, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Rockhurst's win bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Pembroke Hill, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockhurst will take on Shawnee Mission West at 8:15 p.m. on Thursday. Shawnee Mission West's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Rockhurst's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pembroke Hill, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bishop Ward at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bishop Ward will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Pembroke Hill surely won't give up without a fight.
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