Turner Ashby never let their opponents score on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Harrisonburg Blue Streaks. Considering the Knights have won five matchups by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Caden Simmers made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
Will Knicely
| 05/02/25 vs Harrisonburg | 4 |
| 03/17/25 vs Page County | 3 |
| 04/28/25 vs East Rockingham | 2 |
| 03/28/25 @ Page County | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Wilson Memorial | 2 |
In other batting news, Will Knicely was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one double. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Colin Trost also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Turner Ashby was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .450. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .318 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Turner Ashby's victory bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Harrisonburg, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Turner Ashby will challenge rival Spotswood at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Knights 3.5, the Trailblazers 2.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Harrisonburg is set to face off against their familiar foe Broadway at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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