Softball Recap: Knightstown Panthers vs. Wes-Del Warriors
Knightstown can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Wes-Del Warriors as the Knightstown Panthers made off with a 12-5 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Knightstown needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Mae Hersberger was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Hersberger has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hersberger was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with two triples, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jalyn Kopp, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brooke Miller, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Wes-Del's side, Keylie Byrd was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Knightstown's victory bumped their record up to 4-10. As for Wes-Del, their loss dropped their record down to 11-4.
Knightstown will head out on the road to square off against Shenandoah at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Shenandoah is coming into the match with five straight defeats at home, meaning Knightstown will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Wes-Del, they will square off against Cowan at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Wes-Del is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.9 runs per game this season.
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