Knippa took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Charlotte, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Knippa came out on top in a nail-biter against Charlotte on Friday, sneaking past 3-1. This was payback for the Crushers, who suffered a 9-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Memphis G
| 03/11/25 @ La Pryor | 8 |
| 03/21/25 vs Falls City | 6 |
| 03/04/25 vs Menard | 5 |
| 02/28/25 vs Leakey | 2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Charlotte | 1 |
Memphis G spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. He has become a key player for Knippa: the team is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 3-7 otherwise.
At the plate, Cole M was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Knippa is 3-1 when M posts two or more runs, but 3-6 otherwise.
Knippa's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 6-7. As for Charlotte, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Knippa is set to face off against their familiar foe Brackett at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Charlotte will take on rival La Pryor at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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