Cougars
| 03/17/26 vs Reidsville | 18 |
| 03/20/26 @ Reidsville | 17 |
| 03/11/26 vs Bethany Community | 11 |
| 03/05/26 @ Northern Guilford | 11 |
| 04/14/26 @ Morehead | 9 |
Rockingham County had lost three straight, but after bumping their record up to 9-4 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They never let the Morehead Panthers get on the board and left with a 9-0 win. Considering the Cougars have won nine games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
The result came thanks to Ava Grace Pruitt's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Bella Jones was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Annibelle Lovelace, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
As for Morehead, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. The contest marked the first time this year in which they were not able to get on the board.
On Morehead's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooklynn Wray, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rockingham County will face off against McMichael at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Cougars 2.9, the Phoenix 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Morehead, they will head out to face off against Providence Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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