Rolesville was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Knightdale on Tuesday. Rolesville put the hurt on Knightdale with a sharp 16-0 win. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for the Rams this season.
Kaitlyn Curphey was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Curphey was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
Sadie Smith
| 03/25/25 @ Knightdale | 5 |
| 04/30/24 vs Millbrook | 2 |
| 04/01/24 vs Knightdale | 2 |
| 03/03/25 vs Clayton | 1 |
| 04/04/24 @ Wake Forest | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sadie Smith, who scored a run and stole five bases while going 3-for-3. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gianna D'Antonio, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2.
Rolesville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .600. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .308 or higher in four consecutive matchups.
Rolesville moved to 3-9 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak. As for Knightdale, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Rolesville will take on rival Wake Forest at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for Rolesville: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Wake Forest has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road. Meanwhile, Knightdale is set to challenge their familiar foe Millbrook at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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