Knippa is 0-10 against D'Hanis since May of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Crushers will be playing at home against the Cowboys at 4:30 p.m. Knippa has given up an average of 13.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Three Rivers hit Knippa with a five-run second inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Crushers came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 13-3. That's two games in a row now that the Crushers have lost by exactly ten runs.
Knippa saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joaquin G, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Meanwhile, D'Hanis entered their tilt with Sabinal on Tuesday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They put the hurt on the Yellowjackets with a sharp 12-2 win. That's two games straight that the Cowboys have won by exactly ten runs.
D'Hanis' victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Knippa, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
Knippa might still be hurting after the 21-5 loss they got from D'Hanis in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Crushers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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