Hamilton hadn't done well against West Canada Valley recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Emerald Knights blew past the Nighthawks 18-0. The Emerald Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by seven runs or more this season.
Ellie Freeth made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Eve McCorkle was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Rihana Dye was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Emerald Knights
| 05/02/25 vs West Canada Valley | 64.9% |
| 05/01/25 @ Sauquoit Valley | 21.2% |
| 04/30/25 vs Cooperstown | 29% |
| 04/28/25 vs Adirondack | 50% |
| 04/28/25 vs Adirondack | 29.2% |
| + 8 more games |
Hamilton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .649. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
Hamilton's record now sits at 7-2. As for West Canada Valley, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hamilton will welcome Sauquoit Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for West Canada Valley, they will face off against Tully at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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