A Charlee Mullins (Camden, S.C.) single brought in Fritz and capped off one of the best innings of hitting the Knights have had this season.Īfter Tucker drove in Haley Zimmerman (Cygnet, Ohio) during the second inning for another St. Ava McPhillips (Missoula, Mont.) drove in the first run with a single to left field, scoring Taryn Tucker (Oakboro, N.C.) for the first run of the game, before Fritz blew the inning open with a two-run double to left field.
Taking the mound in the opener for the Knights was Meghan Fritz (Dunmore, Pa.), who pitched to the tune of 5 1/3 innings, allowing three earned runs over four hits, while striking out two Broncos hitters.Īfter Fayetteville State struck for a couple of runs in the top of the first inning, the Knights’ bats were ready to go, as they were able to rally for four runs themselves in the bottom of the first. The wins move the Knights to 4-8 collectively so far this season, as they prepare for their conference schedule in two weeks.
The day proved to be a great one for the softball team, as they were able to win both matches, including a walk-off thriller in the bottom of the eighth inning in the second game. LAURINBURG - The Knights hosted the Fayetteville State Broncos of the NCAA Division II in a doubleheader Tuesday afternoon.
