Baseball Recap: Rockcastle County Starts Season with Victory Against Clinton County

Rockets

Margin (Wins)

03/10/26 vs Clinton County	13
05/14/25 @ Danville	3
05/09/25 vs Estill County	1
05/05/25 @ Southwestern	1
04/22/25 @ Casey County	13

Rockcastle County took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Clinton County Bulldogs as they made off with a 16-3 win. The Rockets not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 22, 2025 (when they won 13-0).

Phoenix Pitman and Sawyer Yates made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Pitman pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Yates pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Pitman got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Yates went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Landyn Shepherd was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Cal Rader was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one double.

Rockcastle County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clinton County only posted an OBP of .188.

Coming up, Rockcastle County will take on Clay County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Clinton County, they will welcome Campbellsville at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.