Thomasville, GA - The Knights headed to Thomasville, Georgia on Friday, April 11th to take on the Nighthawks of Thomas University. It was a battle of the top two teams in the SSAC with the Knights having an opportunity to lock up at least a share of the regular season title.
The Knights got things started in the first inning with a single by
Carmen Phillips and a stolen base that gave
Madison Cosgrove an RBI double to put the Knights up 1-0. The Nighthawks tied the game in the bottom of the second inning but the Knights answered back in the third inning with a solo home run from Cosgrove. The Knights put the game away in the fourth inning with a lead off double by
Alexis Cosgrove and a fielder's choice from
Madisyn Riggins set up
Jenna Kirkland to lay down the sacrifice bunt. An RBI single by
Gabbie Haas put the Knights up 4-1 and a
Kaylee Oliver two-run single finished off the scoring for the Knights as they grabbed a 6-1 lead. The lead would be more than enough for
Emily Proctor as she notched another win, throwing a complete game and striking out six batters.
The Knights started off the second game with another RBI double from
Madison Cosgrove but the Nighthawks were able to push three runs across in the bottom half of the inning and the Knights trailed 3-1. The Knights took the lead in the fourth inning after an RBI single from
Mel Bullock, a sacrifice fly by
Gabbie Haas, and a bases loaded walk put the Knights up 4-3. The Knights added to their lead in the fifth inning with a two-run double from
Caroline Albritton to go ahead 6-3. The Nighthawks scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to tie the game at 6-6 but the Knights came up clutch in the sixth inning with an RBI double from
Grace Avery and a two-run double from
Alexis Cosgrove put them up 9-6. The pitching for the Knights held the Nighthawks scoreless over the final two innings and the Knights came away with another sweep.
The Knights extend their winning streak to 17 games and clinch at least a share of the SSAC regular season title with the sweep. The Knights will be back in action at home on Friday, April 17th when they host the Skyhawks of Point University. First pitch is scheduled for 2 PM EDT.
