Mendota baseball tops Earlville 19-13 in Friday's roundup

Trojans score 13 runs in first two innings, Cavaliers hit three home runs in wins

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:36am

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bold colors depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a high school baseball or softball game, with players and the field deconstructed into overlapping planes.A cubist interpretation of the high-scoring baseball and softball action on display in the local high school sports roundup.Morris Today

The Mendota baseball team scored 13 runs in the first two innings to defeat Earlville 19-13 in a high-scoring nonconference game. In softball, the Mendota Trojans beat Earlville 14-2, while the La Salle-Peru Cavaliers defeated Rock Falls 8-2 with three home runs. Other results include Fieldcrest losing to El Paso-Gridley and Seneca shutting out Putnam County.

Why it matters

The high-scoring baseball and softball games showcase the offensive firepower of the local teams, while the lopsided softball results indicate some clear talent and experience gaps between the programs. These early-season matchups provide insight into which teams may be the ones to watch as the seasons progress.

The details

In the baseball game, Mendota's Brody Hartt went 4 for 4 with a double, two runs, and two RBIs, while Quinn Eddy, Collin Coss, and Reese Lane also had multiple hits and RBIs for the Trojans. Earlville's Declan Brennan, Aaden Browder, and Alex Portillo led the offense in the losing effort. On the softball diamond, Mendota's Laurali Thompson homered and drove in three runs, and Lexie Saylor had four hits including three doubles. For L-P, Addison Piecha, Shayla Turczyn, and Taylor Vescogni each hit home runs in the win over Rock Falls.

  • The baseball game between Mendota and Earlville took place on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • The softball games were also played on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Brody Hartt

A player for the Mendota baseball team who went 4 for 4 with a double, two runs, and two RBIs in the win over Earlville.

Laurali Thompson

A player for the Mendota softball team who hit a home run and drove in three runs in the win over Earlville.

Addison Piecha

A player for the La Salle-Peru softball team who hit a solo home run in the win over Rock Falls.

Shayla Turczyn

A player for the La Salle-Peru softball team who hit a two-run home run in the win over Rock Falls.

Taylor Vescogni

A player for the La Salle-Peru softball team who went 2 for 4 with a home run and an RBI in the win over Rock Falls.

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What they’re saying

“We came out swinging and were able to put up some big numbers early on. That really set the tone for the rest of the game.”

— Brody Hartt, Mendota baseball player

“Our girls were really locked in at the plate today. Hitting three home runs is a great accomplishment, and it shows the kind of offensive firepower we have on this team.”

— Addison Piecha, La Salle-Peru softball player

What’s next

The Mendota baseball and softball teams will look to build on their strong performances when they face tougher conference opponents in the coming weeks. The La Salle-Peru softball team will aim to carry their offensive momentum into their next matchup.

The takeaway

Friday's high-scoring baseball and softball games demonstrated the offensive capabilities of the local teams, with Mendota and La Salle-Peru in particular showcasing their ability to put up big numbers. These early-season results suggest the potential for exciting and competitive seasons ahead in the local high school sports landscape.