After three games on the road, Rock Island is heading back home. They will take on the Normal West Wildcats at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
In what's become a running theme this season, Rock Island gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They never let Galesburg onto the board and left with an 11-0 victory.
Rock Island got a massive performance out of A'Rion Lonergan, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Maddie Franks was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Normal West can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Urbana 1-0.
Rock Island's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-11. As for Normal West, their win bumped their record up to 12-15.
Rock Island came up short against Normal West when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 5-2. Will Rock Island have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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