For the second straight game, Rowan County will face off against Bath County. The Vikings will host the Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Rowan County's favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home while Bath County has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
On Monday, Rowan County made easy work of Bath County and carried off a 9-3 win. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Jayson Ingles
| 04/14/25 @ Bath County | 9 |
| 04/09/25 @ Boyd County | 5 |
| 04/03/25 @ North Oldham | 2 |
| 03/29/25 vs Russell | 2 |
| 03/24/25 vs Estill County | 3 |
| + 12 more games |
Jayson Ingles tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Will Richardson, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Rowan County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-6 when he doesn't). Tyler Crisp was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Rowan County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bath County only posted a batting average of .200.
Rowan County's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-6. As for Bath County, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10-1.
Bath County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Rowan County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. It's a different story for Bath County, though, as they've only averaged .230. Will they be able to contain Rowan County's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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