Softball Recap: Rowan County Extends Road Winning Streak to Seven

Vikings

Margin (Wins)

04/08/25 vs Menifee County	15
04/01/25 vs Parkersburg South	15
03/28/25 vs Estill County	15
03/31/25 @ New Rochelle	12
04/17/25 @ Fleming County	10

Rowan County had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Fleming County on Thursday. The Vikings put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 11-1 win. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by six runs or more this season.

Kassi Perkins spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Kelbie Ford was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Diamond Wills, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Rowan County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .367 or higher in four consecutive matchups.

Rowan County pushed their record up to 13-3 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Fleming County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.

Rowan County will take on Greenup County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Vikings 3.4, the Musketeers 1.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Fleming County, they will square off against Russell at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Red Devils have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.93 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of.