Sadly, Knightdale is still looking for their first win of the season after eight matches. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Rolesville Rams, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Knightdale of the 0-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Rolesville's part, Morgan Warren made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Warren has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Warren was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Sadie Smith and Kaitlyn Curphey did most of the damage at the plate: Smith scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Curphey scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Kaitlyn Bolster was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Knightdale's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Rolesville, their victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Knightdale will take on Millbrook at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Millbrook is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Rolesville, they will head out on the road to challenge Wake Forest at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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