Red Devils Stumble on the Road in 7-1 Loss to Rockford

ROCKFORD, Ill. – ​ The Eureka baseball team struggled to get its offense going on the road Friday, falling to Rockford 7-1.

The Regents took an early lead in the first inning, capitalizing on walks and a passed ball to score two runs. In the third inning, Ben Perrine (Payson, Ill./Payson Seymour) doubled, but the Red Devils couldn't bring him home, keeping the score at 2-0.​

Eureka broke through in the fourth inning. Conor Fitzpatrick (North Barrington, Ill./Barrington) drew a walk, and Mike Dunne (Bartonville, Ill./Limestone) was hit by a pitch. Both advanced on a double steal, and Fitzpatrick scored on a throwing error by the catcher, cutting the deficit to 3-1.​

The game remained tight through the middle innings, with both defenses holding firm. However, Rockford's four-run rally in the sixth inning, highlighted by a two-RBI double from Bergstrom, extended their lead and proved decisive.​

In the ninth inning, the Red Devils managed three singles but couldn't push any runs across, resulting in the 7-1 final.​

GAME NOTES

• Mike Dunne contributed with a hit, a stolen base, and was hit by a pitch.​
• Grant Hackney (Morton, Ill./Morton) delivered as a pinch hitter, recording a single in his only at-bat.​
• Ben Perrine went 1-for-4 with a double.​
• On the mound, Noah Company (Le Roy, Ill./Le Roy) pitched three innings in relief, striking out three and allowing three runs on four hits.​

UP NEXT

The Red Devils travel to Arkansas for a SLIAC doubleheader against Lyon on Sunday, April 6. The games will be played at Arkansas State University, starting at 12:00 p.m.