Knightstown fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Northeastern on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Northeastern Knights by a score of 7-5. Knightstown was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Northeastern apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Knightstown saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaycie Cole, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Taylor Wirsch, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles.
Even though they lost, Knightstown was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northeastern only hit a.
On Northeastern's side, Karri Gammon was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Neeley, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Knightstown dropped their record down to 3-7 with that loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Northeastern, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-3.
Knightstown will head out on the road to face off against Cambridge City Lincoln at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Knightstown is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Northeastern, they will head out on the road to take on New Castle at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Northeastern is facing New Castle at the right time seeing as New Castle is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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