New Knoxville is 0-9 against Parkway since May of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Rangers will host the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. New Knoxville has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
New Knoxville is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Celina, falling 17-2.
Meanwhile, Parkway came into Monday's game having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Wayne Trace on Monday, sneaking past 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since April 9th.
Carson Kirby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Kolt Harner and Jack Yoder did most of the damage at the plate: Harner went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI, while Yoder went 3-for-4 with four RBI. Those three hits gave Yoder a new career-high. Brayden Bruns was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Parkway was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive contests.
New Knoxville's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Parkway, their victory bumped their record up to 6-13.
New Knoxville couldn't quite finish off Parkway in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 and fell 4-2. Will the Rangers 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 baseball content.
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