LaVille was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Knox Redskins, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to LaVille of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Knox's part, Cheryl Barnes made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Barnes was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
In other pitching news, Ava Jensen looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Kiana Doolittle was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Joie Montague was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
LaVille's defeat dropped their record down to 1-16. As for Knox, they pushed their record up to 14-9 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. LaVille will square off against Jimtown at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Jimtown is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Knox, they will head out on the road to take on Morgan Township at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Knox's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Morgan Township's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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