Rock Falls was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Byron on Monday. The Rockets put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 13-1 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-0 two weeks ago.
Korah Hosler was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted over her last five contests. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Maddison Morgan was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had over her last 13 games. Kendra Scott was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three runs and two RBI.
Rock Falls kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Rockets
| 04/28/25 @ Byron | 13-1 |
| 04/25/25 @ Alleman | 5-7 |
| 04/24/25 vs Winnebago | 3-2 |
| 04/23/25 @ Dixon | 3-4 |
| 04/22/25 @ North Boone | 3-13 |
Rock Falls' win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-15. As for Byron, they dropped their record down to 3-10 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rock Falls will welcome Stillman Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Rockets surely won't give up without a fight. As for Byron, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. The Tigers are facing the Crusaders at the right time seeing as the Crusaders are stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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