West Bladen had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Overhills on Saturday. The Knights put the hurt on the Jaguars with a sharp 13-1 win. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for the Knights this season.
Hunter Hester
| 04/19/25 @ Overhills | 3 |
| 04/04/25 vs Clinton | 2 |
| 04/16/24 vs St. Pauls | 2 |
| 03/21/24 vs Lumberton | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Fairmont | 1 |
Hunter Hester was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Cade Allen was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
West Bladen always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Overhills only posted an OBP of .217.
The victory was the fourth in a row for West Bladen, bringing their record up to 12-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Overhills, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-7.
Coincidentally, West Bladen and Overhills will both be playing South Columbus the next time they take the field. The Knights will host the Stallions at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Jaguars will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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