Kewanee scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 9-3 margin over the Rock Falls Rockets. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Kewanee with their most commanding win of the season.
Kalleigh Gale made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Gale was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kieryn Abernathy, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Cheyanne Rodgers was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Rock Falls' side, Peyton Smit spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Rock Falls saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jeslyn Krueger, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
The win made it two in a row for Kewanee and bumps their season record up to 3-3. As for Rock Falls, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-1.
Kewanee will take on Monmouth-Roseville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Kewanee will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Rock Falls, they will head out on the road to take on Princeton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rock Falls is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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