Knox has not done well against Winamac recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Knox Redskins had just enough and edged the Winamac Warriors out 4-2. This was payback for Knox, who suffered a 7-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
For Winamac's part, Brody Wenzler was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out ten batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Wenzler has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Addison Allen made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Knox's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-12. As for Winamac, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-9 record this season.
Knox will have a chance to go back-to-back against Winamac: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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