Softball Game Preview: Warren County Pioneers & Lady Pioneers vs. Rockvale

By Team Reports Apr 25, 2024, 5:54am

Softball Preview: Warren County Pioneers & Lady Pioneers vs. Rockvale

The Warren County Pioneers & Lady Pioneers will head out on the road to challenge Rockvale at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rockvale took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Warren County, who comes in off a win.

Rockvale is hoping to do on Thursday what DeKalb County couldn't on Wednesday: put an end to Warren County's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Warren County walked away with a 3-0 win over DeKalb County.

Kora Forbes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Warren County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jazlynn Ward, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.

Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Rockvale's offense. Their tough 8-0 loss to Siegel on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Rockvale in their matchups with Siegel: they've now lost seven in a row.

Warren County's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-10. As for Rockvale, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.

Warren County skirted past Rockvale 3-2 in their previous matchup back in April of 2022. The rematch might be a little tougher for Warren County since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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