Colby Warren picked up the win by pitching 4 innings and striking out 8 batters. Tyler Shearin finished the game by pitching a scoreless 5th inning while striking out 2 batters.
The Yellow Jackets offense had 14 hits on the night. Those with two hits were Cameron Rogerson, Marcus Allen, Nick Horvath, and Bracy Irby. Hunter Connell, Tyler Shearin, Colby Warren, Dylan Allen, Tyler Liverman, and Jordan Collins each had one hit.
Coach Mark Snead stated, "This was a good bounce back game for us. We came out and played with confidence tonight and it showed. We had good pitching, solid defense, and strong hitting. Now we need to build on this game and keep getting better. These guys keep impressing me with their attitude and preparation."
The Yellow Jackets improve to 15-4 overall and 10-2 in the Northern Carolina Conference. The next game for RRHS is Wednesday afternoon at NC School of Science and Math. Game time is set for 4pm.
2016 RRHS Varsity Baseball Schedule (21 games)
Date Team Place Time
Northern Nash Loss 5-4 (0-1)
Hertford County Win 11-0 (1-1)
Northern Nash Loss 2-3 (1-2)
Warren County* Win 10-0 (2-2 Overall 1-0 Conference)
DSA* Win 12-2 (3-2 Overall - 2-0 2A Northern Carolina Conference)
Bunn* Win 2-1 (4-2 Overall - 3-0 In 2A Northern Carolina Conference)
South Granville* Win 6-3 (5-2 Overall - 4-0 In 2A Northern Carolina Conference)
Franklinton* Win 2-1 (6-2 Overall - 5-0 in 2A Northern Carolina Conference)
Ayden-Grifton Easter Tournament vs. Pamlico County 4-3 (7-2 Overall - 5-0 in 2A Northern Carolina Conference)
Ayden-Grifton Easter Tournament vs. East Carteret 4-3 (8-2 Overall - 5-0 in 2A Northern Carolina Conference)
Ayden-Grifton Easter Tournament vs. Bear Grass Win 12-0 (9-2 Overall - 5-0 in 2A Northern Carolina Conference)
NCSSM* Win 7-1 (10-2 Overall - 6-0 in 2A Northern Carolina Conference)
Hertford County Win 14-3 (11-2 Overall - 6-0 in 2A Northern Carolina Conference)
Southern Vance* Win 22-0 (12-2 Overall - 7-0 in 2A Northern Carolina Conference)
DSA* Win 10-0 (13-2 Overall - 8-0 in 2A Northern Carolina Conference)
Warren County* Win 14-2 (14-2 Overall - 9-0 in 2A Northern Carolina Conference)
Bunn* Loss 10-3 (14-3 Overall - 9-1 in 2A Northern Carolina Conference)
South Granville* Loss 0-10 (14-4 Overall - 9-2 in 2A Northern Carolina Conference)
Franklinton* Win 14-2 (15-4 Overall - 10-2 in 2A Northern Carolina Conference)
Four remaining games and all conference match-ups
Wednesday April. 27 NCSSM* Away 4:00
Tuesday May. 3 Southern Vance* HOME 6:00