Rowan County had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Newark on Monday. The Vikings were the clear victors by a 22-6 margin over the Reds. That 16-run margin sets a new team best for the Vikings this season.
Myles Johnson looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Rowan County got a massive performance out of Brody Lykins, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. That's the most hits Lykins has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Havens, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and one double.
Rowan County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 3.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 10.4.
Vikings
| 03/30/26 @ Newark | 22-6 |
| 03/28/26 vs Nicholas County | 6-5 |
| 03/28/26 vs Model | 10-4 |
| 03/26/26 @ Mason County | 5-3 |
| 03/25/26 @ Powell County | 8-0 |
The victory (which was Rowan County's fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games. As for Newark, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Rowan County will face off against Oak Glen at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The Golden Bears' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Newark, they will take on Hillsdale at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday.
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