Rochelle had lost four games straight , but after bumping their record up to 6-17 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Genoa-Kingston Cogs a 15-0 shutout. The Hubs' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Lauren Dyer made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Rochelle got a massive performance out of Mya Martinez, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That home run marked the first that Martinez has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Audrina Rodriguez, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one double.
Rochelle always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
As for Genoa-Kingston, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-17-1 record this season. Considering the last time they couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
On Genoa-Kingston's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aubree Simon, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rochelle will venture away from home to challenge LaSalle-Peru at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Cavaliers will roll in looking for their 21st straight victory, something the Hubs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Genoa-Kingston, they will challenge Winnebago at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Cogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season.
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