
Rockets
05/14/25 @ Springfield | 1-11 |
05/13/25 vs Springfield | 2-1 |
05/12/25 vs Auburn | 6-1 |
05/09/25 vs Washington | 8-5 |
05/06/25 vs MacArthur | 18-3 |
Rochester dropped their record down to 20-8 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins. They lost 11-1 to the Springfield Senators. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Rockets, who until this game were averaging 3.57 runs allowed.
Rochester saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ajay Runkel, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. Landen Kerns also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
As for Springfield, their record now sits at 9-17. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win they have posted against Rochester since March 25, 2022.
On Springfield's side, Karter Marks spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up six Ks. Marks has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Levi Freidrich, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Richardson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Rochester has already played their next contest, a 4-4 draw against Sacred Heart-Griffin on the 15th. As for Springfield, they will host Mt. Zion at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Braves' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Senators' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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