Softball Recap: Rockcastle County Extends Road Winning Streak to Four

By Team Reports Apr 17, 2025, 5:31pm

Softball Recap: Rockcastle County Rockets vs. Lincoln County Patriots

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Rockcastle County was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Lincoln County on Thursday. The Rockets put the hurt on the Patriots with a sharp 11-2 win. While the Rockets didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-27), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Sydney Holcomb

Batters Struck Out

04/17/25 @ Lincoln County5
04/15/25 vs Pulaski County8
04/14/25 @ Pulaski County7
04/12/25 vs George Rogers Clark7
04/07/25 @ Somerset8
03/24/25 @ Corbin11

Sydney Holcomb looked comfortable as she pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Addi Lovell was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Clara Shaffer also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

Rockcastle County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lincoln County only managed three hits.

Rockcastle County's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-8-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Lincoln County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockcastle County will welcome Russell County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Rockets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lakers have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Lincoln County, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Danville at 6:00 p.m. The Patriots are facing the Admirals at the right time seeing as the Admirals are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.

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