Bridgewater Influence in Rockingham County Baseball League Remains Strong

BRIDGEWATER, Va . – The Rockingham County Baseball League and the Bridgewater College baseball program have long been synonymous, and the 2026 season for the longest-running amateur baseball league in the United States has been no different. The league is in the midst of its championship series between the Bridgewater Reds and Grottoes Cardinals, with both teams featuring BC influences. The Reds’ roster features former two-sport standout Brett Tharp ’23, Nick Griffin ’24 and southpaw hurler Jared Peake ’25. On the other side of the diamond, the Cardinals feature current and former Eagles, led by manager Tim Nicely ’91. The…