06/13/2024
Diamond Hawgs Loses Despite Out Hitting Knockouts (Tournament Game 7)
By GameChanger Media
Diamond Hawgs fell 6-4 to Knockouts on Saturday despite out-hitting them five to four. This ended the Hawgs state championship bid. Bella S led Diamond Hawgs with two hits.
Diamond Hawgs fought back after falling down by six runs in the third inning. The comeback fell just short though. Diamond Hawgs closed the gap by scoring on an error, an error, and a single.
Knockouts jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after #10 singled, scoring one run, #14 doubled, scoring three runs, and #25 singled, scoring one run.
A ground out by #14 extended the Knockouts lead to 6-0 in the bottom of the third inning.
#4 stepped in the circle first for Knockouts. They gave up three hits and one run over three and one-third innings, striking out one and walking one.
Allison L and Izzy A each drove in one run for Diamond Hawgs.
#14 seized on their opportunities, leading Knockouts with three runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The second baseman went 1-for-2 on the day. #9, #10, #14, and #25 each collected one hit for Knockouts. #5 led Knockouts with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Knockouts turned one double play in the game.
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