Shenandoah put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Saturday. They never let the Knightstown Panthers onto the board and left with a 6-0 victory. That's more bragging rights for Shenandoah, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The result came thanks to Olivia Watson's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, Gabrielle Patrick and Aleyna Sharritts did most of the damage at the plate: Patrick went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI, while Sharritts scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Tarran Mills, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Knightstown's side, Mae Hersberger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits. Hersberger has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Shenandoah pushed their record up to 9-5 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Knightstown, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Shenandoah didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 8-5 victory vs. Tri on the 4th. As for Knightstown, they will head out on the road to face off against Centerville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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