Rock Falls's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top against the Dixon Dukes And Duchesses by a score of 7-4. The win continues a trend for the Rockets in their matchups with the Dukes And Duchesses: they've now won three in a row.
Zoey Silva made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Madisyn Eikeberry
| 05/07/26 @ Dixon | 2 |
| 05/05/26 vs Genoa-Kingston | 1 |
| 04/30/26 vs Lutheran | 1 |
| 04/25/26 vs Woodstock | 1 |
| 04/07/26 vs Stillman Valley | 1 |
In other batting news, Madisyn Eikeberry was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Julia Renner was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Rock Falls kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 11.4.
Rock Falls' record is now 10-17. As for Dixon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.
Rock Falls and Dixon could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Rockets will take on Sterling at 6:30 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (337 vs. 153). Meanwhile, Dixon (ranked 395th) will meet Stillman Valley (ranked 29th) at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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