Rootstown dropped their record down to 12-5 on Saturday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Hudson Explorers, falling 13-1. The Rovers were red-hot at the plate heading into the matchup (they scored no less than ten runs in the five contests prior), but the Explorers' pitchers proved too tough.
As for Hudson, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-15. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
For Hudson's part, Corinne Stearns was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and one double while going 3-for-3. Those five RBI gave Stearns a new career-high. Gianna Pirtle also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Looking ahead, Rootstown will face off against Mogadore at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Rovers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hudson, they will welcome North Royalton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bears' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Explorers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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