Ashton-Franklin Center had to endure an 11-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Rochelle Hubs out 6-4. This was payback for Ashton-Franklin Center, who suffered an 18-3 loss the last time these two teams met.
Reese Polk spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kylie Mershon, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Rochelle's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Etes, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run. Jaclynn Lira was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Ashton-Franklin Center's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-19. As for Rochelle, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 14 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Ashton-Franklin Center by a score of 9-8 later that day.
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