Softball Game Preview: Rockingham County Cougars vs. Crest Chargers

For the second straight game, Rockingham County will face off against Crest. The Cougars will face off against the Chargers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rockingham County will be looking to extend their current 24-game winning streak.

Rockingham County is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Crest a 1-0 shutout. The one-run effort marked the Cougars' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.

The result came thanks to Ava Grace Pruitt's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 16 consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Rockingham County saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zoey Snead, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.

Rockingham County pushed their record up to 25-1 with the victory, which was their 15th straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.4 runs on average over those games. As for Crest, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 24-4.

Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Rockingham County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .517. However, it's not like Crest struggles in that department as they've averaged .468. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.