Rockford Auburn hadn't done well against Harlem recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Knights walked away with a 6-3 win over the Huskies. The game was the first time the Knights have beaten the Huskies on their field since May 9, 2022.
Maylee Baker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Eva Ostergard was excellent, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Natalee Jasso, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Knights
| 04/28/25 @ Harlem | 6-3 |
| 04/23/25 @ Belvidere | 7-5 |
| 04/21/25 @ Jefferson | 12-1 |
| 04/16/25 @ Rockford East | 1-0 |
| 04/10/25 @ Rochelle | 9-6 |
| + 4 more games |
Rockford Auburn pushed their record up to 11-5 with the victory, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Harlem, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-7.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Rockford Auburn is set to challenge their familiar foe Hononegah at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Harlem will face off against rival Jefferson at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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