The Belvidere Bucs will take on the Rochelle Hubs at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Belvidere has given up an average of 13.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Tuesday, Belvidere came up short against Dixon and fell 11-7. While the Bucs didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Dukes & Duchesses 5-1 in the first period.
Aj Vasquez was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Frankie Freeman, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Rochelle took care of business in their home opener (and then some) last Wednesday. They never let Boylan Catholic get on the board and left with a 6-0 victory.
Belvidere's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Rochelle, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Belvidere might still be hurting after the 9-1 defeat they got from Rochelle in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will the Bucs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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