North Cobb Christian hadn't done well against Rockmart recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The North Cobb Christian Eagles skirted past the Rockmart Yellowjackets 4-3. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 3-1 defeat the Yellowjackets walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September.
Peyton Tamborra spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Macy Lambert, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ellie Mitchell, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
North Cobb Christian is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-12 record this season. As for Rockmart, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 18-6.
North Cobb Christian will play host again on Friday to welcome Darlington, where first pitch is scheduled at 2:00 p.m. Darlington is coming into the matchup with 11 straight losses on the road, meaning North Cobb Christian will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Rockmart has already played their next contest, a 13-7 victory against Trion on the 10th.
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