The matchup between Rockridge and Morrison on Monday hardly resembled the 2-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Rockridge Rockets took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Morrison Mustangs. Rockridge was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Morrison apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Rockridge got a good showing from Payten Downing, who tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Downing has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Rockridge saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carsen Dekeyrel, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Liam Steele was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Morrison's side, Aydan Meinsma was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Collin Renkes, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
Rockridge's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Morrison, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-12.
Rockridge will take on Wethersfield/Annawan at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wethersfield/Annawan's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Rockridge's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Morrison, they will head out on the road to face off against Bureau Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Morrison is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
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