Softball Recap: Copenhagen Golden Knights vs. Hamilton Emerald Knights
There's no place like home for Copenhagen, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Hamilton Emerald Knights 7-6.
For Hamilton's part, Ellie Freeth spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. Freeth has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Rhiannon Murray made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. Rihana Dye was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Even though they lost, Hamilton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Copenhagen's win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-10. As for Hamilton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Copenhagen will take on Sackets Harbor Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Sackets Harbor Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Copenhagen surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hamilton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Poland at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hamilton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
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