Rockford 8
Lowell 1

Lowell Varsity Red Arrows fell behind early and couldn't come back in an 8-1 loss to Rockford Varsity Rams on Monday.  Rockford Varsity Rams scored on a single by Ferguson in the first inning, a groundout by Bentley in the first inning, a single by McLean in the first inning, and a home run by Brown in the second inning.

The Lowell Varsity Red Arrows struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Rockford Varsity Rams, giving up eight runs.

Rockford Varsity Rams got things moving in the first inning, when Ferguson singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.

Rockford Varsity Rams scored three runs in the second inning.  Rockford Varsity Rams scored its runs on a home run by Brown.

Ferguson earned the win for Rockford Varsity Rams. The ace allowed one hit and one run over one and two-thirds innings, striking out three.  Ethan Lyon, Gabriel Stouffer, and Quinn Bentley all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory.

Carter Melnik took the loss for Lowell Varsity Red Arrows. The lefty allowed five hits and six runs over three innings, striking out four and walking one.

Colton Byrne and Zach Hayes each managed one hit to lead Lowell Varsity Red Arrows.