COCHRAN, Ga. - The Knights were on their home field for the first time this season as they hosted the Wolves of Wesleyan College. The Knights were looking to get back on track after having lost their last four games while the Wolves lost their opening series against Brewton-Parker.
Game One
Game Recap
The Knights were on fire at the plate as they scored three runs in the first inning with
Jada Akeson leading off with a solo home run, a
Mel Bullock RBI double, and an RBI groundout by
Torrey Cummings. The bats stayed hot in the second inning as Akeson hit an RBI double and later scored on a wild pitch. A two-run home run by Bullock and RBI doubles by Cummings and
Kaylee Oliver put the Knights up 9-0.
Caroline Albritton hit a solo home run in the third inning and the scoring continued into the fourth inning with an RBI single by
Cassidy Ross, a two-run home run by Albritton, and a three-run home run by Bullock as the Knights shut down the Wolves in the fifth inning to force the mercy rule and win 16-0
Notable Performances
Mel Bullock went 3-for-4 at the plate with two home runs and six RBIÂ with
Caroline Albritton 3-for-3 with three RBI.
Riley Haley and
CJ McBride combined to throw a no-hitter allowing only one walk and hitting one batter.
Game Two
Game Recap
The offense kept the momentum going in the second game as they scored three runs in the second inning with an RBI triple by
Cassidy Ross and RBI doubles from
Jenna Kirkland and
Caroline Albritton after the Wolves scored one run in the top half of the inning. The Knights scored five more runs in the fourth inning on a two-run single by
Jada Akeson, a two-run double by
Mel Bullock, and an RBI double by
Madison Cosgrove as they went up 8-1. The Knights loaded the bases in the sixth inning for
Madison Cosgrove to walk the game off with a grand slam and give the Knights the 12-1 win.
Notable Performances
Five Knights went 2-for-3 at the plate while
CJ McBride got the complete game win allowing one run on two hits.
What's Up Next
The Knights head to Macon, Georgia on Sunday, February 22nd for a rematch against the Wolves. First pitch is scheduled for 1 PM EST.