Softball Recap: Rockford Auburn Has No Trouble Against Winnebago

Knights

Margin (Wins)

04/15/25 vs Pecatonica	16
04/04/25 vs Lutheran	12
04/21/25 @ Jefferson	11
04/26/25 vs Winnebago	10
04/03/25 @ Crystal Lake South	10

Rockford Auburn came out on top against Winnebago on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run second inning. The Knights blew past the Indians 12-2. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by seven runs or more this season.

Maylee Baker made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Baker was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.

In other batting news, Rockford Auburn let Shannon Sago and Natalee Jasso run wild. Sago went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Jasso went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those three hits gave Jasso a new career-high. Emmie Ostergard was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Rockford Auburn hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive games.

Rockford Auburn's record is now 10-5. As for Winnebago, their loss dropped their record down to 8-10.

Coming up, Rockford Auburn is taking a road trip to take on Harlem at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Huskies' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Knights' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Winnebago, they will be playing at home against Stillman Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.