The Mars Fightin' Planets will head out to square off against the Knoch Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games Mars has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Tuesday, Mars didn't have quite enough to beat New Castle and fell 3-2.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Knoch and Greensburg Salem, and Greensburg Salem kept the tradition alive. The Knights lost 8-2 to the Golden Lions on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Knights have suffered since May 15, 2024.
Knoch has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4-1 record this season. As for Mars, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Mars beat Knoch 5-1 in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Fightin' Planets since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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