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| 04/04/25 - Home | 8-7 W |
| 03/11/25 - Away | 32-5 W |
| 02/13/25 - Away | 30-4 W |
| 04/22/24 - Home | 10-0 W |
| 04/06/24 - Away | 13-14 L |
| + 5 more games |
While Hanks's victory against Bel Air wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Knights narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Highlanders 8-7. The victory was some much needed relief for the Knights as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Jessie Hellwig spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Hanks got a massive performance out of Madison Young, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. Dreana Ballesteros also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Hanks hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 11-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Hanks' win bumped their record up to 14-10-1. As for Bel Air, they dropped their record down to 5-22 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Looking ahead, Hanks will challenge Horizon at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Knights are facing the Scorpions at the right time seeing as the Scorpions are stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Bel Air, they will face off against Del Valle at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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