Rockridge came tearing into Friday's matchup with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Mendota Trojans get on the board and left with an 18-0 win. Considering the Rockets have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Rockridge got a massive performance out of Baylee Kelly, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, three runs, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave Kelly a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Tatum Lowe, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Rockridge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .590. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mendota only posted an OBP of .261.
Rockets
| 05/02/25 @ Mendota | 18-0 |
| 04/30/25 @ Sherrard | 6-5 |
| 04/21/25 @ Monmouth-Roseville | 21-1 |
| 04/21/25 @ Monmouth-Roseville | 11-2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Mercer County | 8-2 |
| + 13 more games |
Rockridge's victory was their 18th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-3. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games. As for Mendota, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockridge will square off against Orion at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mendota, they will face off against Erie-Prophetstown at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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