Princeton is still undefeated this season after their game against South Knox on Saturday, but South Knox came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Princeton Tigers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the South Knox Spartans. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Princeton has scored all season.
Ryne Wilhite made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Wilhite was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Wilhite wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jaron Clutter, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Princeton pushed their record up to 6-0 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs per game. As for South Knox, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Princeton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 13-1 victory vs. North Knox on the 6th. As for South Knox, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Eastern Greene at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games South Knox has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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