Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They lost 22-4 to the Rock Falls Rockets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lutheran of the 5-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Rock Falls' part, Zoey Silva made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Silva was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jeslyn Krueger, who went 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. Emma Skinner was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base.
Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 2-20. As for Rock Falls, their victory bumped their record up to 12-15.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lutheran will face off against North Boone at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Rock Falls, they will head out on the road to challenge Stillman Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Stillman Valley is coming into the game with nine straight wins at home, so Rock Falls will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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