The McMichael Phoenix will head out on the road to take on the Rockingham County Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. McMichael will come into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
If McMichael beats Rockingham County with 24 runs on Wednesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. The Phoenix put the hurt on Reidsville with a sharp 24-6 win on Friday. The Phoenix might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Lindsay Redmon was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one run and one RBI.
Olivia Wilson
| 03/27/26 vs Reidsville | 4 |
| 03/19/26 vs Walkertown | 3 |
| 03/10/26 @ Bartlett Yancey | 3 |
| 04/22/25 vs North Forsyth | 3 |
| 03/06/25 @ Rockingham County | 3 |
In other batting news, McMichael got a massive performance out of Olivia Wilson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave Wilson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ava Harris, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple.
McMichael kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 17 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Southeast Alamance hit Rockingham County with a ten-run first inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Cougars came up short against the Stallions, falling 11-1. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Cougars, who until this contest were averaging 2.45 runs allowed.
Rockingham County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ella Brannock, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double.
McMichael's record now sits at 12-0. As for Rockingham County, their loss ended a 21-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. McMichael has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Rockingham County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
McMichael suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Rockingham County in their previous meeting back in March of 2025. Can the Phoenix avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
