
Hawks
03/18/25 vs Quartz Hill | 9 |
03/13/25 vs Antelope Valley | 16 |
03/11/25 @ Palmdale | 23 |
02/28/25 @ Rosamond | 11 |
Knight is 0-10 against Highland since April of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Knight Hawks are taking a road trip to take on the Highland Bulldogs at 3:15 p.m. Knight is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season.
Knight came up short against Quartz Hill on Tuesday, falling 23-9. The matchup marked the Hawks' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Katelyn Harrington made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Desiree Ahumada was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBI.
Harrington wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Knight kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Highland might've scored the first runs on Wednesday, but it was Kennedy who claimed the real prize. Highland fell 9-4 to Kennedy.
Evalina Chavez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Highland's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Knight, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Knight hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .545. However, it's not like Highland struggles in that department as they've averaged .360. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Knight suffered a grim 13-6 defeat to Highland in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can Knight avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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