Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Rockmart). They put the hurt on the Cedartown Bulldogs with a sharp 13-1 victory on Monday. The win was nothing new for the Yellowjackets as they're now sitting on six straight.
Kaylee Huckaby made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). That's the most hits she has posted since back in August. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Kiley Statham was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Bri Davis, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Rockmart's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-3. As for Cedartown, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockmart will welcome Coahulla Creek at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Coahulla Creek: 3.8, Rockmart: 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Cedartown, they will face off against Southeast Whitfield County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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