The Mendon Unity Mustangs will take on the Rushville-Industry Rockets at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mendon Unity has given up an average of 10.1 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mendon Unity fell victim to Barry Western and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Wildcats, falling 16-0. The Mustangs have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, while Rushville-Industry put up plenty of runs back in March, the same can't be said for Illini West. The Rockets blew past the Chargers 14-0. The result was nothing new for the Rockets, who have now won four games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Italee Ford made a splash while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Ford was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Devin Vogler was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Joaney Flowers, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Rushville-Industry always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Illini West only posted an OBP of .059.
The victory made it two in a row for Rushville-Industry and bumps their season record up to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Mendon Unity, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Mendon Unity suffered a grim 19-7 defeat to Rushville-Industry in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
