Softball Recap: Knox extends road winning streak to four

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 11:10am

Softball Recap: Knox Redskins vs. Triton Trojans

Knox scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They never let the Triton Trojans onto the board and left with a 17-0 win. With that victory, Knox brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.

Sarah Fort made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Fort was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, Knox let Elise Wolff and Kiana Doolittle loose on the outfield. Wolff went 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple, while Doolittle went 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Karleigh Friedrich, who went 1-for-1 with a home run and two runs.

Knox's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-6. As for Triton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.

Knox will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Culver Academies at 4:30 p.m. Knox is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Triton, they will head out on the road to take on South Bend Clay at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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