Softball Game Preview: Rockbridge County Wildcats vs. Turner Ashby Knights

Rockbridge County hasn't had much luck against Turner Ashby recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Wildcats will take on the Knights at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Rockbridge County took a loss when they played away from home last Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Harrisonburg by a score of 6-1. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Sadie Moore spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up eight Ks.

At the plate, Rockbridge County saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Page Wright, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI. Cameron Terry also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Rockbridge County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Harrisonburg struck out eight times.

Meanwhile, while Turner Ashby put up plenty of runs on Monday, the same can't be said for Wilson Memorial. The Knights blew past the Green Hornets 11-0. The Knights haven't had any issues with the Green Hornets recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.

Turner Ashby's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-4. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Rockbridge County, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.

Rockbridge County might still be hurting after the 19-0 loss they got from Turner Ashby when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Wildcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.