Rocks
| 05/02/25 vs Neuqua Valley | 3-5 |
| 04/30/25 @ Alleman | 13-1 |
| 04/29/25 vs Sterling | 10-0 |
| 04/24/25 vs Moline | 4-0 |
| 04/23/25 vs Orion | 11-1 |
Rock Island dropped their record down to 15-7 on Friday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Neuqua Valley Wildcats by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Rocks have suffered since May 25, 2024.
Rock Island saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ella Leahy, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
As for Neuqua Valley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games.
On Neuqua Valley's side, Ava Drehs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. Drehs has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Ashley Pape was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Esha Argawal, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Rock Island has already played their next match, an 8-3 defeat against Benet Academy on the 3rd. As for Neuqua Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-3 loss against Minooka on the 3rd.
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