For the second straight game, Rockingham County will face off against Dudley. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Rockingham County Cougars duke it out with Dudley Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Rockingham County is coming into the game hot, having won their last 12 games.
Rockingham County barely beat Dudley the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Cougars blew past the Panthers 13-1 on Tuesday. Considering the Cougars have won 11 matchups by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Nick Rumbley spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
Ethan Bognar
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ethan Bognar, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Stritmatter, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Bognar wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Rockingham County 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 nine hits in eight consecutive contests.
Rockingham County pushed their record up to 13-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Dudley, they moved to 7-5 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Rockingham County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .391. However, it's not like Dudley struggles in that department as they've averaged .360. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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