Guilford took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Rockford Auburn, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Vikings sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-10 victory over the Knights on Monday. The Vikings' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Malia Welch spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
California Welding
| 04/14/25 @ Rockford Auburn | 3 |
| 05/10/24 @ Freeport | 2 |
| 05/08/24 vs Rockford East | 2 |
| 05/06/24 @ Jefferson | 2 |
| 04/17/24 @ Rockford East | 2 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on California Welding, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Naomi Martinez-Quinones also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
The win made it two in a row for Guilford and bumps their season record up to 3-6. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of one runs across that stretch. As for Rockford Auburn, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Guilford has already played their next game, a 4-1 victory against Jefferson on the 16th. As for Rockford Auburn, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 21-5 win against Pecatonica on the 15th.
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