Softball Recap: Brackett Has No Trouble Against Knippa

Brackett came out on top against Knippa on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive 12-run second inning. The Tigers blew past the Crushers 17-2. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won four games by nine runs or more so far this season.

Karina Salazar was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs but no hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs.

Layla Johnson

Runs (Career)

03/31/26 vs Knippa	4
03/10/26 @ Sabinal	3
02/20/26 @ San Antonio Memorial	3
03/24/26 @ Charlotte	2
03/13/26 vs La Pryor	2

In other batting news, Brackett got a massive performance out of Layla Johnson, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with five stolen bases and four runs. Those four runs gave Johnson a new career-high. Alianna Valdez was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.

Brackett always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .828. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Brackett is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Knippa, they dropped their record down to 0-17-1 with the defeat, which was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Brackett will head out to take on Falls City at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Knippa, they will venture away from home to challenge Medina at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bobcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.09 runs per game on average), something the Crushers will no doubt try to take advantage of.