Softball Recap: Knippa Crushers vs. Leakey Eagles
Sadly, Knippa is still looking for their first win of the season after four matchups. Their tough 16-0 defeat to the Leakey Eagles on Wednesday might stick with them for a while. While getting shut out isn't ideal, Knippa has not been shut out since back in February.
For Leakey's part, Ella Kylberg and Anna (AK) Fortner made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Kylberg tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Fortner tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Kylberg has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Kylberg went 1-for-1 with two RBI and a double, while Fortner scored two runs while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hayden Rimkus, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Katherine Knox, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Knippa's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Leakey, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 16-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Knippa by a score of 20-5 later that day.
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