Mason County extended their losing streak to eight on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-10 in the process. They lost 8-1 to the Rowan County Vikings. The Royals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Rowan County, the victory was the 14th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 15-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games.
For Rowan County's part, Kassi Perkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. Those 12 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Perkins.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lauryn Eastham, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Diamond Wills was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mason County will host Bracken County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Polar Bears will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Royals surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rowan County, they will square off against Bath County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Vikings have won seven straight at home dating back to last season, while the Wildcats won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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