
Vikings
04/21/25 @ Mason County | 8-1 |
04/18/25 vs Greenup County | 3-1 |
04/17/25 @ Fleming County | 11-1 |
04/16/25 vs Lawrence County | 6-5 |
04/10/25 @ Bath County | 8-6 |
+ 9 more games |
Rowan County entered their tilt with Mason County on Monday with 13 consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with 14. They were the clear victors by an 8-1 margin over the Royals. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won eight matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Kassi Perkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. Those 12 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Lauryn Eastham was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Diamond Wills, who went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases and two runs.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Rowan County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive contests.
Rowan County pushed their record up to 15-2 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Mason County, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rowan County will challenge Bath County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Vikings 2.7, the Wildcats 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Mason County, they will face off against Bracken County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Polar Bears will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Royals surely won't give up without a fight.
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