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| 03/21/26 - Home | 15-5 W |
| 03/23/24 - Away | 8-5 W |
| 03/25/17 - Home | 11-2 W |
Rowan County was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Ryle on Saturday. The Vikings put the hurt on the Raiders with a sharp 15-5 win. That's more bragging rights for the Vikings, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kelsey Pennington and Kassi Perkins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Pennington didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Perkins pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. At the plate, Pennington went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI, while Perkins went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Those runs were Pennington's first of the season.
In other batting news, Shaylin Sturgis was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with five RBI and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryleigh Howard, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Rowan County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ryle only posted an OBP of .375.
Rowan County's record is now 3-1. As for Ryle, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rowan County will challenge Bracken County at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Polar Bears have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.5 runs per game on average), something the Vikings will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Ryle, they will face off against Grant County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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