Falls City extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 20 on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-13. They came up short against the Syracuse Rockets, falling 15-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 17-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Malori Kuker and Kaytlin Rhodd stepped up to the plate in a big way. Kuker went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI, while Rhodd went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Bristol Titus, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
As for Syracuse, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-14. That ten run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Syracuse's side, they let Jade Campbell and Kamryn Manley run wild. Campbell got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Manley went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Campbell has posted since back in October of 2024. Kathleen Donovan also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Falls City didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 11-8 victory against South Sioux City on the 13th. As for Syracuse, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 5-0 win against North Andrew on the 13th.
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