Cougars
| 05/22/25 @ Crest | 9-6 |
| 05/20/25 vs Crest | 1-0 |
| 05/16/25 vs Oak Grove | 4-0 |
| 05/13/25 vs Piedmont | 11-1 |
| 05/09/25 vs Ledford | 9-0 |
| + 20 more games |
Rockingham County had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Crest Chargers by a score of 9-6 on Thursday. The Cougars are really starting to get used to good results now that the team has won 25 straight.
Ava Grace Pruitt made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up six earned runs off nine hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kennidy Kirby, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Macey Hardy was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Rockingham County's victory was their tenth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 26-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Crest, their defeat ended an 11-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 24-5.
Rockingham County wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 5-2 victory against Scotland on the 30th. Crest does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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