Softball Game Preview: Kaneland Knights vs. Ottawa Pirates

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Previous Games

04/14/25 - Away	2-5 L
05/01/24 - Away	3-6 L
04/15/24 - Home	3-0 W
04/26/23 - Home	1-4 L
04/10/23 - Away	3-11 L
+ 5 more games

Kaneland and Ottawa are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2019, but likely not for long. The Knights will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Pirates at 4:30 p.m. Kaneland's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three matchups, but Wednesday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Monday, Kaneland came up short against LaSalle-Peru and fell 6-2. That's two games in a row now that the Knights have lost by exactly four runs.

Meanwhile, it was close, but on Monday Ottawa sidestepped Rochelle for a 7-5 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pirates have posted against the Hubs since May 4, 2019.

Kaneland's loss dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Ottawa, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season.

Kaneland couldn't quite get it done against Ottawa in their previous matchup two weeks ago as they fell 5-2. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.