Rochester had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a run and slipped past the Pleasant Plains Cardinals 3-2. This was payback for Rochester, who suffered a 3-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
For Pleasant Plains' part, Cooper Shallenberg put in work while hitting and pitching. He tossed seven innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits. Shallenberg was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other batting news, Trager Shultz made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Rochester's victory bumped their record up to 15-12. As for Pleasant Plains, their loss dropped their record down to 25-7.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Coal City the next time they take the field. Rochester will head out to face Coal City at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Pleasant Plains will play them later in the day, at 10:00 a.m.
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