Rock Island is a perfect 5-0 against Orion since April of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Rocks will look to defend their home field against the Chargers at 4:30 p.m. Rock Island's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Orion's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Rock Island's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 6-0 margin over Galesburg. The Rocks not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 8th (when they won 15-0).
Maddie Carroll
| 04/22/25 vs Galesburg | 15 |
| 04/16/25 @ Biggsville West Central | 9 |
| 04/12/25 vs Hononegah | 12 |
| 04/10/25 @ East Moline United | 12 |
| 04/01/25 @ Moline | 12 |
Galesburg's batters probably weren't too happy with Maddie Carroll, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 15 Ks (she gave up zero walks). Carroll has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mallory Hudnall was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. AJ Lincoln was another key player, earning two runs and two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Orion was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 10-0 to Riverdale. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Rock Island's win bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Orion, their loss dropped their record down to 8-12.
Rock Island took their victory against Orion when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 16-3 score. Do the Rocks have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Chargers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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