Knippa hasn't had much luck against D'Hanis recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Crushers will take on the Cowboys at 4:30 p.m. Knippa is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Knippa not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since February 28th. They put the hurt on La Pryor with a sharp 18-7 victory. The Crushers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Johnny R
| 04/04/25 vs La Pryor | 3 |
| 03/11/25 @ La Pryor | 3 |
| 02/28/25 vs Center Point | 3 |
| 03/04/25 vs Menard | 1 |
| 02/28/25 vs Leakey | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Knippa let Joaquin G and Johnny R run wild. G scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while R scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. R is becoming a predictor of Knippa's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 5-7 when he doesn't). Cole M was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Knippa was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .542. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .308 or higher in five consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, D'Hanis was not the first on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Falls City 6-5. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 11, 2023, but that streak is no more.
D'Hanis now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Knippa, their record now sits at 7-8.
Knippa might still be hurting after the 17-0 loss they got from D'Hanis in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Crushers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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