After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Sherrard, Rockridge was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over the St. Bede Bruins. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Rockridge also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2022.
Tanner Dye was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Dye has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dye was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a double.
In other pitching news, Brendon Price looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Liam Steele was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Cullen Schwigen, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Rockridge's win bumped their record up to 5-11. As for St. Bede, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockridge will take on Monmouth-Roseville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Rockridge is out to stop a seven-game streak of losses at home. St. Bede will take on Marquette at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Marquette's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so St. Bede's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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