Softball Preview: Knox County Eagles vs. Salisbury Panthers
Knox County hasn't had much luck against Salisbury recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Knox County Eagles will be playing at home against the Salisbury Panthers at 5:00 p.m.
Knox County fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Westran on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 9-6 to the Hornets.
Kodie Lay was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching eight innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits. Lay was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Adison Strong was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. Kennedy Parrish was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a stolen base, and a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Salisbury entered their tilt with Schuyler County on Tuesday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Rams a 15-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won six contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Knox County's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Salisbury, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2.
Knox County suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Salisbury when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Knox County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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