The Knox Redskins will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Wheeler Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. Knox is coming into the contest hot, having won their last five games.
On Thursday, Knox sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over Culver Academies.
Cheryl Barnes made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Barnes has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Barnes was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Knox let Kiana Doolittle and Addison Sponaugle loose on the outfield. Doolittle went 2-for-3 with three RBI, while Sponaugle scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Wheeler came up short against Hebron on Wednesday and fell 10-7.
Isabela Lira was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Nora Howell was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
Even though they lost, Wheeler didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hebron only tossed six.
Knox has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for Wheeler, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
Friday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Knox hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Wheeler struggles in that department as they've averaged .383. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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