Softball Recap: Knightstown Triumphs

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Centerville, Knightstown was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They came out on top against the Union City Indians by a score of 9-6. For the Panthers, this counts as revenge for the 11-10 win the Indians walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.

Mae Hersberger

Doubles

05/19/25 vs Union City	2
04/28/25 @ Eastern Hancock	1
04/17/25 vs Cambridge City Lincoln	2

Mae Hersberger made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off 12 hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, Knightstown let Dylan Fausnaugh and Lanee Swindell run wild. Fausnaugh went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double, while Swindell went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Behny, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs.

Knightstown was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .533. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Knightstown now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Union City, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Knightstown will welcome Richmond at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Union City, they will face off against Tri at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Titans will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.