Rock Island never got on the board in their matchup on Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Sycamore on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 13-4 margin over the War Eagles.
Maddie Carroll made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Carroll was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
In other batting news, AJ Lincoln was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Ella Leahy was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI.
Rock Island always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .552. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sycamore only posted an OBP of .333.
Rock Island now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Sycamore, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rock Island will venture away from home to challenge George Washington at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Sycamore, they will face off against Bloomington Central Catholic at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Bloomington Central Catholic will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Sycamore surely won't give up without a fight.
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