Friday just wasn't the day for Forreston's offense. They fell just short of the Rochelle Hubs by a score of 2-0 on Friday. The match marked that first time this year in which Forreston was not able to get on the board.
For Rochelle's part, Lauren Dyer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on five hits. Dyer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Rochelle's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Phelisity Lopez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Forreston has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season. As for Rochelle, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Forreston will head out on the road to face off against Oregon at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Oregon is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Forreston will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Rochelle will take on Sycamore at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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