Rocky Mount extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-8. They came up short against the Hunt Warriors, falling 10-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Gryphons were not able to get on the board.
Rocky Mount saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aydan Banks, who went 1-for-2 with one double. That double was Banks' first of the season.
As for Hunt, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-2. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won four matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
On Hunt's side, Will Doll was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 11 over 4.1 innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave Doll a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Mattox McKeel and Angel Saldona did most of the damage at the plate: McKeel got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Saldona went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Saldona has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Jake Harris, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rocky Mount will venture away from home to take on Northern Nash at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hunt, they will head out to square off against J.H. Rose at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rampants have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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