Roanoke Rapids came out on top against Northern Nash on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fifth inning. The Yellowjackets' pitcher stepped up to hand the Knights an 8-0 shutout. The victory continues a trend for the Yellowjackets in their matchups with the Knights: they've now won nine in a row.
Not much got past Piper Vann, who gave up just four hits and racked up 11 Ks to keep Northern Nash off the board.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kamryn Johnson, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Zoey Thomas, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Roanoke Rapids kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northern Nash only managed four.
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| 03/09/26 - Away | 8-0 W |
| 04/03/25 - Away | 16-3 W |
| 03/11/25 - Home | 15-0 W |
| 04/10/24 - Home | 11-1 W |
| 03/12/24 - Away | 10-1 W |
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The win got Roanoke Rapids back to even at 2-2. As for Northern Nash, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Roanoke Rapids has already played their next matchup, a 1-0 defeat against Wake Prep Academy on the 10th. As for Northern Nash, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 13-0 victory against Fike on the 11th.
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