Farmington barely beat New Athens the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Knights blew past the Yellow Jackets 11-2 on Saturday. With that victory, the Knights brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Cooper Tripp
| 04/12/25 @ New Athens | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Notre Dame | 2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Windsor | 0 |
| 04/08/25 vs DeSoto | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Lutheran | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Cooper Tripp was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Aiden Redmond was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Tatem Tinsley, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Farmington was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .389. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as New Athens only posted a batting average of .174.
Farmington's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for New Athens, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Farmington beat New Athens by a score of 11-2 later that day.
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