Winamac started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Knox. They fell just short of the Knox Redskins by a score of 9-8 on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Winamac of the 17-10 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Corrin Combs made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Linzy Walters was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
Even though they lost, Winamac kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Knox's side, the team relied heavily on Karleigh Friedrich, who scored a run while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Joie Montague, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4.
Winamac's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Knox, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Winamac will take on North White at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Winamac is facing North White at the right time seeing as North White is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Knox, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against North Newton at 10:00 a.m. Knox is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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