Softball Recap: Knappa Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Knappa had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 22-run drubbing they dealt Riverside on Tuesday. Knappa put the hurt on Riverside with a sharp 23-1 win. The victory was just business as usual for the Loggers, who after three games remain undefeated this season.

Taylor Pass made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Pass was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Knappa got a massive performance out of Mylie Lempea, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, five runs, and five RBI. What's more, Lempea posted three hits, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Ayla Burnett, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple.

Knappa was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .676. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .318 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.

Knappa's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average this season. As for Riverside, they now have a losing record of 1-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Knappa will face off against Heppner/Ione at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. As for Riverside, they will take on Stanfield/Echo at 12:00 p.m. on Friday.