Rocky Mount was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 26th straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets, falling 16-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Gryphons of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Rocky Mount's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Roanoke Rapids, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rocky Mount will take on Southern Nash at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Roanoke Rapids, they will take on Brunswick Academy in a tournament on Saturday. Roanoke Rapids is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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