Knox's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Winamac Warriors 9-8. With that victory, Knox brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Karleigh Friedrich was incredible, scoring a run while going 4-for-5. Joie Montague was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
On Winamac's side, Corrin Combs made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Linzy Walters, who scored 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.
The win got Knox back to even at 5-5. As for Winamac, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Knox will look to defend their home field on Saturday against North Newton at 10:00 a.m. North Newton's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Knox's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Winamac, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North White at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. North White is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so Winamac will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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