Knights
| 04/15/25 @ Golden City | 13 |
| 03/31/25 @ Lakeland | 8 |
| 03/31/25 @ Lakeland | 7 |
| 04/01/25 @ Midway | 5 |
| 04/07/25 @ Rich Hill | 3 |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Liberal, Northeast Vernon County was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Golden City Eagles with a sharp 13-2 victory. The Knights' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Liya Bailey-Thompson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brooklyn Keith, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Rylie Hunt, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Northeast Vernon County's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Golden City, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northeast Vernon County will take on Hume at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 12.3 runs per game this season. As for Golden City, they will face off against Wheaton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
