Rome Free Academy had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Oneida on Monday. The Black Knights blew past the Express 14-2. The result was nothing new for the Black Knights, who have now won three games by 12 runs or more so far this season.
Madison Safin made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Rome Free Academy got a massive performance out of Saige Pelton, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was Pelton's first of the season. Kenidee Campbell was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs.
Black Knights
| 04/28/25 vs Oneida | 14-2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Whitesboro | 3-2 |
| 04/21/25 @ Proctor | 18-0 |
| 04/17/25 vs Holland Patent | 20-1 |
| 04/14/25 vs New Hartford | 5-4 |
The win was the fifth in a row for Rome Free Academy, bringing their record up to 6-2. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Oneida, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Rome Free Academy is set to challenge their familiar foe New Hartford at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Oneida will face off against rival Whitesboro at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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