Rockridge's hitters rose to the challenge against a Titans pitching crew that boasted an average of only 3.65 runs allowed on Tuesday. Everything went the Rockridge Rockets' way against the Wethersfield/Annawan Titans as the Rockridge Rockets made off with an 11-4 win. That's more bragging rights for Rockridge, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Cullen Schwigen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Schwigen was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
In other pitching news, Rockridge got a great performance from Ryan Oelke as he struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Keegan Bohnsack, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Tanner Dye was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Rockridge's victory bumped their record up to 8-13. As for Wethersfield/Annawan, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 11-5-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rockridge will take on East Moline United at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. East Moline United will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Rockridge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wethersfield/Annawan, they will head out on the road to challenge Sherrard at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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