Games 9 and 10

last week in Game 9 the Knights got what they were not expecting: a good game. the team they previously routed 21 to 4 TIED the Knights. a wild affair that saw the Knights leave the winning run on second. But good play saved the day for the Knights. But more importantly the very same Family team that tied the Knights BEAT the Mitts the game before, clincing the division for the Knights before they took the field.

The Knights came out in full force for the last game to find that Pride staff was short-handed, having only 3 girls.when in the second inning one of thier girls grounded into what looked to be a routine 6-4-3 DP a low throw to the non-glove side of 1B Jeff Moore (...oh look and error....) caught the Pride staff runner dead in the ankle, she was safe but injured. with no more girls and her unable to continue, Pride staff was forced to forfiet. "Not the way we wanted it to end, but we will take it."

So thats it folks 9-0-1, UNDEFEATED!!!!!, not perfect but close.
A great season all in all
so now we wait out until Spring!
stay tuned for Awards Ballots coming Tomorrow!

2 left to play: Knights relish magic number

with only 2 games left to play tonights showdown has the Knights looking at something they have yet to see in previous seasons: a Magic number of 1. If the Knights win OR the Mitts lose the Knights will clinch the division title. Conversley, the Mitts magic number is 4, they must win both of thiers AND the Knights must lose BOTH. one Knights win or one Mitts loss will give the Knights the division and a reason to celebrate. "It's really quite exciting" Says manager Jeff Moore "Some of us were there for the 10-loss season BARB season. And really this division title would be a wonderful vindication for all of us who have been here since day one. But it comes down to the fact that EVERY player has had a part to play and has played it well. I honestly don't think this is our best offensive line-up ever but it has come together batter than any previous incarnation of the Knights franchise. I DO believe, however, that it IS the best team from a defensive standpoint."
The game Starts tonight at 9:30, stay tuned for scores and highlights!

Games 7 & 8: Go crazy folks!

The Knights walked out on the field minus 2B Shauna Johnson on a overcast evening with two games to be played. Game 1 versus Clovis Recycling was all the warm up the Knights needed. As the Knights had homefield advantage both games Matt Moore hit a 2 run shot to open scoring as the second Knight batter of the game scoring April Chavez ahead of him. after that the rout was on. (final score forth coming) a good team effort minus birthday boy Justin Braily who would be present for game 2...

Game 2 was a wild affair, featuring the 7-0 Knights Vs. the 7-0 Mighty Mitts. a contest that featured a very low score, great defense and lots of heart and determination on both sides. an Early 2-0 lead was taken by the Mitts in the first and would later be a 4-0 lead. the Knights would come back and cut the lead to 4-3 by the 3rd inning. in the top of the 5th with the Mitts holding a 7-6 lead, the Knights would turn to Ron Melkonian to play... First!?!?! A gamble to be sure but with runners on the corners and 2 down a slow roller was hit to SS Jeff Lusk.....he charges.... the off-balance throw is low.... BUT RON DIGS IT OUT A BANG-BANG PLAY TO KEEP IT CLOSE!!!! The Knights offense would now have a chance in the bottom of the 5th. with one on Matt would HIT ONE DEEP INTO THE GAP, A TWO RUN SHOT TO GIVE THE KNIGHTS THIER FIRST LEAD OF THE GAME!!!!! However cut to the top of the 6th a lead off double, and then a triple would end up scoring 2 runs to give the Mitts a 9-8 lead.... Bottom of the 6th, last chance for the Knights. Andre De Jong lead-off with a base hit. Chris Melkonian chaches a bad pitch to pop out, 1 gone. Kendall De Jong hits one to short.... could be two... Andre out at second.... the throw to first... NOT IN TIME, hustling out of the box Kendall kept it alive for the Knights. Next up Jeff Lusk..... BASE HIT! First and second, two gone for aging Veteran Scott Hatfield.....ANOTHER BASE KNOCK UP THE MIDDLE!!! So now Bases Loaded, two down Knights down by one, all the pressure on...on..... the Captain, Jeff Moore. A confrence with pitcher Ron to be sure where they want to pitch. The first pitch ANNNNDDDD............
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inside.....
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ANDDDDD....
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Jeff takes....
the second.....
he likes it ....
Swings.....
CONTACT,
DEEP RIGHT CENTER....
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OVER THE ROVERS HEAD!!!!!
A WALK OFF, 3-RUN TRIPLE!!!!!
THEEEEEE KNIGHTS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
8-0 RECORD IN TACT, AND A 9 GAME STREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Games 5 & 6: New Franchise Record

In week 5 the Knights rolled to a 16 to 3 win in the best defensive showing of the season for the club. Even lacking the leadership of Captain Jeff Moore, interem manager Matt Moore filled in nicely. "Gumby" led the Knights in game 5 but would yield to managerial duties back to Jeff the next week.

Week 6 would be another standout offensive proformance for the Knights. a 20 to 5 victory would leave the season run total at 99 for the season. But more importantly it would set a new franchise record win streak at 7 games dating back to last season. Another solid proformance up and down the line-up for the Knights. But its the defense that has been the story all season for the Knights as another solid proformance held the opponents to few runs to let the Knights thunderous bats do thier thing.

Next week the Knights play a double dip Against Clovis Recycling and the Mighty Mitts.
The always tough Clovis recycling will be game 1 at 6:00 and Game 2 against the Mitts at 7:10.
With the Knights currently trailing the Mitts by a 1/2 game (the Mitts have played 1 more game) it looks like it may be the battle for the league as both teams will look to be 7-0 for thier only meeting of the season.....