Knightdale is 0-9 against Millbrook since April of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Knights will square off against the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Millbrook took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Knightdale, who comes in off a win.
Knightdale came out on top against Smithfield-Selma on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run third inning. The Knights blew past the Spartans 14-3.
Cameron Bosak and Maximo Jimenez were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Bosak tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Jimenez tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Bosak went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Jimenez went 1-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Bosak has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Bryson Irvin and Tylen Harris did most of the damage at the plate: Irvin went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI, while Harris went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases Harris has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Gary Rodriguez, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Millbrook faced off against Wake Forest on Thursday. The Wildcats lost 11-3 to the Cougars. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Wildcats have suffered since March 14th.
Like Knightdale, Millbrook also got a great game from a two-way player: Connor Wright. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off only two hits. Wright was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Jack Strom was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
This is the second loss in a row for Millbrook and nudges their season record down to 16-8. As for Knightdale, their record now sits at 7-16.
Knightdale might still be hurting after the 15-1 loss they got from Millbrook when the teams last played last Thursday. Can the Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
