The evening air was thick with humidity as Rowan County took the field against High Point, a matchup that promised fireworks under the lights of the local diamond in Landis, North Carolina.
A Power Surge in the Fourth
Jayven Parks stepped up to the plate and sent a line drive soaring over the left‑field fence, delivering a home run that sparked the Rowan side in the fourth inning.
High Point answered quickly. Cooper Marks matched the blast with a homer of his own, and Nick Salas followed with a clutch RBI single that pushed the visitors ahead.
On the mound, Ryan Hendricks was relentless, logging a complete game that featured six strikeouts and kept the Rowan hitters off balance.
Rowan’s starter, Parker Durant, lasted only one inning before being pulled, after which Maddox Moore entered in relief and worked four innings, but the damage had already been done.
Rowan County managed several hard‑hit balls in the fourth, yet a misstep on the basepaths turned a potential rally into a double play, squandering momentum.
Looking Ahead
Despite the 7‑1 loss, the young roster showed flashes of promise, and manager Brant Graham will look to fine‑tune the team’s execution as the season progresses.