ROCKFORD ATHLETICS I HOME OF THE RAMS

Rockford Freshman vs Portage Central High School (3 - 1) Win Rockford Freshman Rams Beat Portage Central May 9, 2026 vs. Portage Central Rockford Freshman Rams were triumphant over Portage Central 6-1 on Saturday. Rockford Freshman Rams got on the board in the bottom of the second inning after Simons tripled to left field, Thompson-Boughner flew out, Miller hit an inside the park home run, Portage Central committed an error, and Knauf singled down the right field line, each scoring one run. Rockford Freshman Rams added one run in the third. Simons grounded out, making the score 6-1. Schuler stepped on the hill first for Rockford Freshman Rams. The left-handed pitcher allowed three hits and one run over five innings, striking out six and walking one. Muzslay led things off on the hill for Portage Central. The starter allowed six hits and six runs (four earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out two and walking two. Simons provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Rockford Freshman Rams with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Karnowski, Connor, Knauf, Simons, Miller, and Thompson-Boughner each collected one hit for Rockford Freshman Rams. Rockford Freshman Rams turned one double play in the game. Rockford Freshman Rams were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Karnowski made the most plays with six. Pierce led Portage Central with one run batted in. The center fielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Pierce, Muzslay, and Melendez each collected one hit for Portage Central. Next up for Rockford Freshman Rams is a game against Portage Central on Rockford Freshman vs Portage Central High School (6 - 1) Win Pitching Impressive As Rockford Freshman Rams Beat Portage Central May 9, 2026 vs. Portage Central Both teams were strong on the hill on Saturday, but Rockford Freshman Rams defeated Portage Central 3-1. Miller started the game for Rockford Freshman Rams and recorded 15 outs. Rockford Freshman Rams jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Zawacki singled, scoring one run, and a passed ball scored two runs. Miller stepped on the bump first for Rockford Freshman Rams. The starter gave up two hits and one run (zero earned) over five innings, striking out three and walking two. Kremer led things off on the mound for Portage Central. The pitcher surrendered four hits and three runs (two earned) over four innings, striking out none and walking two. Zawacki led Rockford Freshman Rams with one run batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Simons went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Rockford Freshman Rams in hits. Mecklenborg and Corder each collected one hit for Portage Central. Rockford Freshman Rams will travel to Hudsonville for their next game on Tuesday.