East Moline United hadn't done well against Rockridge recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Panthers walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Rockets. For the Panthers, this counts as revenge for the 6-1 win the Rockets walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Emily Stevens
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Emily Stevens made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mea Johnson, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
East Moline United hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in four consecutive games.
East Moline United's victory bumped their record up to 17-11. As for Rockridge, their loss dropped their record down to 22-5-1.
Looking ahead, East Moline United will square off against Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last four games the Spartans have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Rockridge, they will challenge Hononegah at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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