Copenhagen is 0-6 against South Lewis since April of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Golden Knights are taking a road trip to take on the Falcons at 4:30 p.m. Copenhagen has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sackets Harbor Central hit Copenhagen with a eight-run second inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Golden Knights took a 14-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Patriots. Golden Knights fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Patriots since on Thursday.
Meanwhile, South Lewis entered their tilt with Alexandria Central on Wednesday with seven consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with eight. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over the Purple Ghosts.
Jackson McCall was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other pitching news, Case Allen looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Maddox Morrison was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Shaun McManus, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one RBI.
South Lewis pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Copenhagen, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Copenhagen might still be hurting after the 12-1 loss they got from South Lewis in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Golden Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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