Rochelle was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They suffered a tough 12-2 defeat at the hands of the Morris Redskins. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rochelle of the 8-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Rochelle saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Heller, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
On Morris' side, Mylie Hughes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Hughes was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Cami Pfeifer and Halie Olson did most of the damage at the plate: Pfeifer scored a run while going 4-for-4, while Olson scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Macie Ferguson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Rochelle's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Morris, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-6.
Rochelle will head out on the road to square off against Ottawa at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Ottawa is coming into the game with four straight losses at home, meaning Rochelle will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Morris will take on Serena at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Serena will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Morris surely won't give up without a fight.
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