Hawks top Knights 8-3 in rematch at the Barnyard

 

Upon arriving at the ballpark Big Game Hunter
said, "So this is playing in the farm system."

The Knights ended their NABL season with a tough 8-3 loss to the Hopewell Hawks at Thomas Field in Canton. The Knights gave up 5 unearned runs in the first and then held even with Hopewell for the rest of the game but couldn't overcome the early deficit. Their 0-2-1 record was good for 6th place in the league tournament. Big Game Hunter Williamson had another big day for the offense going 2 for 3 with an RBI, a run scored and 2 stolen bases.

Jack Rinehimer was great on the mound only giving up 1 unearned run in 2 2/3 innings. Jack struck out 2 and had 2 assists from the mound in addition to 1 from short stop. Catcher George Krivsky threw out a Hawks runner trying to steal third. Garrett Wells had a huge defensive day for Marietta recording 6 putouts at 3rd base including the Defensive Play of the Game that was worthy of Sports Center. A Hawks hitter hit a high foul ball that appeared to be headed out of play. Garrett ranged over, leapt and reached his glove just over the top of the 7' foot tall fence and snagged the ball with a loud clang as he hit the fence and pulled the ball back for a big out.

Jack Rinehimer was great on the mound giving up no earned runs
in 2 2/3 innings with 2 strikeouts.

 

The Knights were dissappointed to be knocked out of the tournament but they played good baseball and should be proud of their effort. The Knights will take Memorial Day weekend off before a return trip to Cartersville, Georgia for the USSSA Champs Wear the Rings Tournament on June 2.


Every game at Thomas Field begins with the playing of the National Anthem
(photo courtesy of Gib Hastings)