Knappa has been on the road for three straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Vernonia Loggers at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Knappa knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four games -- so hopefully Vernonia likes a good challenge.
Knappa is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Friday, just like they did against Gaston (and have done all season long). Knappa was the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Gaston on Friday.
Kiya Roe and Mylie Lempea did most of the damage at the plate: Roe scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Lempea scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Roe is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Kate Maher was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, sadly, Vernonia is still looking for their first win of the season after eight contests. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 19-3 walloping at the hands of St. Paul on Friday.
Momi Leininger was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while going 1-for-1.
Knappa's victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. As for Vernonia, their loss dropped their record down to 0-8.
Knappa took their win against Vernonia in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 17-1. Does Knappa have another victory up their sleeve, or will Vernonia turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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