Rockford Auburn came out on top against Guilford on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. The Knights narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Vikings 7-5. This was a revenge game for the Knights: when they faced off against the Vikings back in April, they had to take a 11-10 defeat.
Maylee Baker made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Baker was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted over her last 12 contests.
In other batting news, Eva Ostergard and Natalee Jasso did most of the damage at the plate: Ostergard went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while Jasso went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most stolen bases Ostergard has posted over her last 13 games. Another player making a difference was Lily Parr, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Knights
| 05/05/25 @ Guilford | 7-5 |
| 04/28/25 @ Harlem | 6-3 |
| 04/23/25 @ Belvidere | 7-5 |
| 04/21/25 @ Jefferson | 12-1 |
| 04/16/25 @ Rockford East | 1-0 |
| + 5 more games |
Rockford Auburn pushed their record up to 12-6 with the victory, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Guilford, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockford Auburn will host Rockford East at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Guilford, they will be playing at home against Belvidere North at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Thunder will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight.
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