Rocklin had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They blew past the Oak Ridge Trojans 9-1. For the Thunder, this counts as revenge for the 7-0 victory the Trojans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2025.
Payton Prior
| 03/18/26 @ Oak Ridge | 9 |
| 03/16/26 vs Davis Sr. | 7 |
| 03/13/26 vs Folsom | 6 |
| 03/11/26 vs Del Oro | 9 |
| 03/09/26 vs Pleasant Valley | 15 |
| + 5 more games |
Payton Prior spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Addie Titlow, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2025. Brooklyn Lonteen also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Rocklin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive games.
Rocklin's win bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Oak Ridge, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-4.
Rocklin and Oak Ridge should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Thunder will square off against Granite Bay at 4:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (23 vs. 311). Meanwhile, Oak Ridge (ranked 66th) will meet Davis Sr. (ranked 337th) at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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