South Knox had lost four straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 2-8 to make it five. They came up short against the Sullivan Golden Arrows, falling 12-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Spartans have suffered since May 13, 2024.
As for Sullivan, their record now sits at 10-6. Considering they have won six contests by more than nine runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
For Sullivan's part, Mylee Vandevender made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Vandevender was even better at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Jaylynn Hobbs and Katelynn Lynn did most of the damage at the plate: Hobbs went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Lynn went 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most runs Hobbs has posted since back in May of 2024. Hallie Howard was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Knox will face off against Vincennes Lincoln at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Sullivan, they will square off against South Putnam at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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