Rocky Mount All Stars win first two games

From Staff Reports

The Rocky Mount National Little League All Stars have won their first two contests in the state championship playoffs in Shelby.

The defending champs defeated Hickory 8-5 on Thursday, with pitcher David Williams logging the win for the All Stars. Chase Rupp went 2-for-3 with seven RBI. Rupp slammed two home runs, including a grand slam. Luke Roberson also went 2-for-3.

The All Stars came back from a 5-1 deficit to win Friday over Siler City. A two-out rally in the bottom of the sixth produced six runs for the All Stars, including a grand slam by Tyler Barrow, who went 2-for4 with five RBI. Winning pitcher Kahlil Macklin went 3-for-4 in the 7-5 victory.

The All Stars next play Shelby on Saturday.