Softball Recap: Cuyahoga Falls triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Katie Knepper

By Team Reports May 13, 2024, 3:30pm

Softball Recap: Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers vs. Valley Forge Patriots

Cuyahoga Falls can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent match on Monday. They never let the Valley Forge Patriots onto the board and left with a 10-0 win. That's more bragging rights for Cuyahoga Falls, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Valley Forge's batters probably weren't too happy with Julee Phillips, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 15 Ks (she gave up a single walk). Phillips has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Katie Knepper, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Caitlyn Cowher was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.

Cuyahoga Falls' victory bumped their record up to 14-12-1. As for Valley Forge, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season.

Cuyahoga Falls will square off against Highland at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cuyahoga Falls is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. Valley Forge does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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