After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Eastern Hancock, Knightstown was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They came out on top against the South Decatur Cougars by a score of 5-1. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.
Paysen Hauk and Dylan Fausnaugh did most of the damage at the plate: Hauk went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double, while Fausnaugh went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Knightstown was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Panthers
| 04/30/25 vs South Decatur | 5-1 |
| 04/23/25 vs Rushville | 10-5 |
| 04/17/25 vs Cambridge City Lincoln | 12-11 |
| 04/15/25 vs Morristown | 14-3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory | 12-2 |
Knightstown's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-6. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for South Decatur, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Looking ahead, Knightstown will take on Connersville at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for South Decatur, they will venture away from home to take on Waldron at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars are facing the Mohawks at the right time seeing as the Mohawks are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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