Rocky Grove came into Friday's match having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Iroquois Braves by a score of 7-2 on Friday. Rocky Grove's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Iroquois' part, Phoenix Thomas put in work no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Thomas has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season. Thomas was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Mila Gehrlein-Carpenter was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Rocky Grove made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-4. As for Iroquois, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Rocky Grove didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 12-5 loss vs. Iroquois on the 23rd. Iroquois has also already played their next contest, a 5-0 defeat against Saegertown on the 22nd.
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