Rock Island came tearing into in Saturday's second game's match with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over the Geneseo Maple Leafs. That's more bragging rights for Rock Island, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Owen Michaels made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Michaels has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Michaels was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Rock Island let Jackson Bennett and Chase Curry loose on the outfield. Bennett scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Curry went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Rock Island has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. As for Geneseo, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rock Island will take on Moline at 11:00 a.m. in Saturday's first game. As for Geneseo, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Rockridge at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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