The Dixon Dukes & Duchesses will head out to square off against the Rochelle Hubs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Monday, Dixon needed a bit of extra time to put away Winnebago. They walked away with a 9-4 victory over the Indians. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Dukes & Duchesses as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Allie Abell
| 05/19/25 @ Winnebago | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Winnebago | 2 |
| 05/06/25 @ Oregon | 1 |
| 05/05/25 vs Stillman Valley | 1 |
| 04/28/25 @ Genoa-Kingston | 1 |
Allie Abell was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over eight innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Dixon let Delaney Bruce and Bailey Tegeler run wild. Bruce got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs, while Tegeler went 3-for-5 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs Bruce has posted since back in May of 2024. Breanna Tegeler was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases and one run.
Dixon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Rochelle made easy work of Ashton-Franklin Center on Saturday and carried off a 17-9 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Hubs.
Dixon's record is now 9-10. As for Rochelle, their record now sits at 9-19.
Everything went Dixon's way against Rochelle in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, as Dixon made off with a 15-5 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Dukes & Duchesses since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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