Cougars
| 04/25/25 vs Atkins | 15-0 |
| 04/25/25 vs Atkins | 15-0 |
| 04/23/25 vs Reagan | 5-4 |
| 04/09/25 vs Dudley | 16-0 |
| 04/08/25 @ High Point Central | 17-0 |
| + 12 more games |
Rockingham County came tearing into Friday's matchup with 16 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They didn't even let the Atkins Camels on the board, marking their second-straight 15-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-0 on Friday.
Ava Grace Pruitt made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up a single earned run in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kennidy Kirby was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Zoey Snead was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one double.
Rockingham County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .700. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Atkins only posted an OBP of .100.
Rockingham County's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.5 runs on average over those games. As for Atkins, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Coincidentally, Rockingham County and Atkins will both be playing High Point Central the next time they take the field. The Camels will head out to face the Bison at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Cougars will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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