The Van Buren Black Knights will head out to challenge the Tinora Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Van Buren has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Van Buren came up short against Elmwood on Wednesday, falling 16-3.
Tinora came out on top against Elmwood on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run fourth inning. The Rams never let the Royals get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The Rams not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 3rd (when they won 22-2).
Zoe Billings was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Billings was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Madison Spangler was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Paige Gamby, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Tinora lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now launched at least two home runs in three consecutive matches.
Tinora's record now sits at 7-10. As for Van Buren, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-7.
Van Buren suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Tinora in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Black Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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