Softball Recap: Rockmart Wins Going Away Against Murray County

By Team Reports Sep 17, 2024, 2:11pm

Softball Recap: Rockmart Yellowjackets vs. Murray County Indians

Rockmart waltzed into their matchup on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Murray County Indians 11-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Yellowjackets also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.

Abi Teems made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Teems was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.

In other batting news, Rockmart got a massive performance out of Kiley Statham, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Bri Davis, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.

She wasn't the only one working in the home runs department: Rockmart lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in October of 2023.

Rockmart's win bumped their record up to 11-3. As for Murray County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.

Rockmart will challenge North Cobb Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Cobb Christian is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so Rockmart will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Murray County, they will face off against North Murray at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Murray County is facing North Murray at the right time seeing as North Murray is stuck on a three-game losing streak.

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