Dixon lost to Rock Falls back in April and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Dukes And Duchesses took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rockets. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 30, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Kinley Rogers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits.
On the hitting side, Dixon saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abby Hicks, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Dixon's loss dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Rock Falls, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-17.
Dixon and Rock Falls could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Dukes And Duchesses will face off against Stillman Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (395 vs. 29). Meanwhile, Rock Falls (ranked 337th) will meet Sterling (ranked 153rd) at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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