Cave Spring is a perfect 10-0 against Patrick Henry since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Knights will venture away from home to take on the Patriots at 5:00 p.m. Cave Spring's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Patrick Henry's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
While Cave Spring's win against William Byrd wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Knights won by a run and slipped past the Terriers 5-4.
Caitlyn Karnes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
Danica Ogle
| 04/09/25 vs William Byrd | 4 |
| 05/08/24 @ Lord Botetourt | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Pulaski County | 1 |
| 04/23/24 @ Salem | 1 |
| 04/02/24 vs Patrick Henry | 1 |
On the hitting side, Danica Ogle was excellent, going 1-for-3 with four RBI and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
Cave Spring hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Patrick Henry fell victim to Floyd County and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 19-0 to the Buffaloes. The Patriots just can't catch a break and have now endured five defeats in a row.
Cave Spring's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Patrick Henry, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Everything went Cave Spring's way against Patrick Henry when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Cave Spring made off with an 18-3 win. Will the Knights repeat their success, or do the Patriots have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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