The More Knights will venture away from home to face off against the Hughson Huskies at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
More was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Hill on Friday. The Knights blew past the Falcons 10-2. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Knights considering their one-run performance the game before.
Anthony Selway
| 04/04/25 @ Hill | 9 |
| 04/15/24 @ King City | 8 |
| 03/22/24 @ Valley Christian Academy | 7 |
| 03/11/24 @ Silver Creek | 7 |
| 04/12/24 vs North Valley Baptist | 6 |
Anthony Selway was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, More let Sean Selway and Jason Schaper run wild. Selway scored two runs while going 4-for-4, while Schaper scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Schaper has posted since back in April of 2024. Easton Selway also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
More kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Hughson had already won nine in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.4 runs) and they went ahead and made it ten on Friday. Everything went their way against the Wildcats as they made off with a 15-2 win.
Benji Ocegueda made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Beau Blake was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Andrew Fisher was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Hughson pushed their record up to 16-2 with the victory, which was their ninth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for More, their record now sits at 5-6.
More's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. The Knights have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hughson, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will More continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
