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| 04/21/26 - Home | 18-8 W |
| 05/19/25 - Home | 11-2 W |
| 04/24/25 - Away | 5-9 L |
| 05/10/24 - Away | 10-0 W |
| 04/16/24 - Home | 3-2 W |
| + 5 more games |
Cave Spring is 9-1 against Hidden Valley since June of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Knights will head out to take on the Titans at 5:00 p.m. Cave Spring is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
Cave Spring took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Franklin County, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Knights skirted past the Eagles 7-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Knights.
Caitlyn Karnes spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Madison Steffen, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Amberleigh Gallo, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Hidden Valley hadn't done well against Blacksburg recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Titans won by a run and slipped past the Bruins 3-2. The Titans haven't had any issues with the Bruins recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
RILEY EADES was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of BAILEY HALL, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Cave Spring's record is now 13-5. As for Hidden Valley, their record now sits at 12-7.
Hidden Valley's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Cave Spring has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .448. It's a different story for Hidden Valley, though, as they've only averaged .355. Will they be able to contain Cave Spring's hitters?
Cave Spring got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in April against Hidden Valley by a conclusive 18-8 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Knights since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
