Softball Preview: Gaston Greyhounds vs. Knappa Loggers
Gaston and Knappa are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2016, but likely not for long. The Gaston Greyhounds will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Knappa Loggers at 4:30 p.m. The timing isn't great for Gaston: they have been struggling with five straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Knappa has snatched up six consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season.
Last Friday, it was a hard-fought contest, but Gaston had to settle for a 5-4 defeat against St. Paul. That's two games in a row now that Gaston has lost by just one run.
Meanwhile, Knappa can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent matchup in Friday's second game. They never let Perrydale onto the board and left with a 19-0 win. While fans of Knappa might be used to big wins, the 19-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Taylor Pass was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Pass was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Saphira Pietila, who went 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. Lily Simpson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Gaston's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Knappa, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Gaston came up short against Knappa in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, falling 11-8. Will Gaston 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.
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