Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Rockridge). Everything went their way against the Monmouth-Roseville Titans on Monday as they made off with a 21-1 victory. The Rockets haven't had any issues with the Titans recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Taylor Dieterich was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted over her last eight contests. She was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Stella Riley, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Morgan Hofer, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Rockridge was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .676. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .368 or higher in five consecutive games.
Rockets
| 04/21/25 @ Monmouth-Roseville | 21-1 |
| 04/21/25 @ Monmouth-Roseville | 11-2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Mercer County | 8-2 |
| 04/12/25 @ Rock Falls | 7-3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Erie-Prophetstown | 5-0 |
| + 11 more games |
Rockridge pushed their record up to 12-3 with the victory, which was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Monmouth-Roseville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockridge will host Biggsville West Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Monmouth-Roseville, they will welcome Mercer County at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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