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Rocky on the Road
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Maranatha | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
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Rockford | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | X | 13 | 11 | 0 |
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Maranatha | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
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Rockford | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
Rockford
Rockford
THE LEAD
LOVES PARK, Ill. -- Maranatha ended the day with some positives, scoring 7 runs in their second loss of the day to Rockford University.
Taylor Thome went 2-3 with 4 RBI in the second game of the series, which was moved to Rockford yesterday due to unplayable field conditions in Watertown.
THE OVERVIEW
- Results: Maranatha 0-13 Rockford (5 innings), Maranatha 7-15 Rockford
- Venue: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two
- Location: Loves Park, Ill.
- Records: MBU (2-4), RU (6-2)
THE STORY
The first two innings told the story of the game and basically decided it at the same time - Rockford scored 12 runs in their first two at-bats as a team, putting the Sabercats on the back foot. From there, Rockford coasted to a 5-inning win behind the stellar pitching of Mariah Martinez, who led the Regents by allowing just 4 hits in the game.
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The second game of the day was a slugfest, as the teams combined for 22 runs. Thome and Malia Bullock both registered a triple, combining for 6 RBI in the game, and Krysten Lawver notched a run and an RBI as well. The Sabercats welcomed Liberty Bailey to the roster, who pitched all 7 innings as the Sabercats took a competitive loss to end the series.
Maranatha Lineup Game 1 - Bullock (2B), Hecker (CF), Thome (SS), Chaney (C), Yancey (P), Thompson (RF), Lawver (1B), Nerat (3B), Sponable (LF)
Maranatha Lineup Game 2 - Bullock (2B), Hecker (CF), Thome (SS), Chaney (C), Yancey (1B), Bailey (P), Lawver (RF), Nerat (3B), Sponable (LF)
THE STATS
THE OPPONENTS
- Rockford competes in the Northern Athletic Collegiate Conference (NCAA DIII)
- Rockford opened their season last Friday with a doubleheader split against Elmhurst
- Rockford held a 6-2 record last year before the rest of the season was cancelled due to COVID-19
THE OUTLOOK
The Sabercats return home Monday at 1:00 p.m. against North Central for their first home doubleheader of the season. Follow at mbusabercats.com/composite.