Softball Recap: Powell Panthers vs. Knoxville Central Bobcats
Powell entered their tilt with Knoxville Central with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They came out on top against the Knoxville Central Bobcats by a score of 7-3 on Wednesday. That's two games straight that Powell has won by exactly four runs.
Kayleigh Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Leslie Hensley was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Gabby Kraatz was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
On Knoxville Central's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayla Young, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Powell's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-8-2. As for Knoxville Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-10 record this season.
Powell will face off against Grace Christian Academy at 9:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Grace Christian Academy: 3.7, Powell: 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Knoxville Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Union County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Union County will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Knoxville Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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