Becker dropped to 5-5 on Monday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Rocori Spartans, falling 24-13. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bulldogs have suffered since May 31, 2025.
As for Rocori, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
For Rocori's part, they let Cal Heying and Nolan VanLoy run wild. Heying went 4-for-5 with five runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while VanLoy went 4-for-6 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those three runs gave VanLoy a new career-high. Caleb Maddox was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Becker will head out to face off against Monticello at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Magic's pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Rocori, they are taking a road trip to square off against Sauk Rapids-Rice at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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