The Rockford Rockets will head out on the road to square off against the Annandale Cardinals at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Rockford is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
On Thursday, Rockford got the win against Litchfield by a conclusive 9-3. The Rockets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by six runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Annandale unfortunately witnessed the end of their nine-game winning streak on Friday. They came up short against Kimball, falling 12-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cardinals have suffered since May 20, 2024.
Kara Scheer was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
Rockford's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Annandale, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-4.
Rockford beat Annandale 8-5 when the teams last played back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rockets since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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