After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hagerstown, Knightstown was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They came out on top against the North Decatur Chargers by a score of 12-2 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Panthers also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.
Mae Hersberger
| 05/07/25 @ North Decatur | 3 |
| 05/02/25 vs Franklin County | 1 |
| 04/25/25 @ Cowan | 1 |
| 04/17/25 vs Cambridge City Lincoln | 1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Morristown | 1 |
| + 7 more games |
Mae Hersberger made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). Hersberger was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dylan Fausnaugh, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Lanee Swindell, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Knightstown kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 7-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
The win got Knightstown back to even at 8-8. As for North Decatur, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Knightstown will be playing at home against Wes-Del at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Decatur, they will venture away from home to challenge Waldron at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Mohawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.83 runs per game on average), something the Chargers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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