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Roberto Vaca Drives 7 Runners Home In MSL Knights Victory Over Punishers and go to 3-0 on season
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Roberto Vaca drove in seven runs on four hits to lead MSL Knights past Punishers 33-4 on Saturday at Redmond Park. Vaca doubled in the third scoring three, doubled in the fourth scoring two, singled in the first scoring one, and singled in the second scoring one.

MSL Knights jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Liam Brown hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, Steve Podany drew a walk, scoring one run, Vaca singled, scoring one run, Luis Soto drew a walk, scoring one run, Luke Figueroa drew a walk, scoring one run, and Dakota Marino hit a grand slam to left field.

MSL Knights added six more runs in the bottom of the second inning on five hits. Nate Marchen doubled, scoring one run, Brown homered to left field, scoring three runs, Vaca singled, scoring one run, and Soto doubled, scoring one run.

MSL Knights scored 15 runs on six hits in the bottom of the third inning. Marchen drew a walk, scoring one run, Clay White singled, scoring one run, Connor Cummings drew a walk, scoring one run, Brown drew a walk, scoring one run, Liam Poe singled, scoring one run, Podany was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Vaca doubled, scoring three runs, Ryan Ellis doubled, scoring two runs, #23 induced Ryan Cruz to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Marchen singled, scoring two runs, and Cummings was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.

Podany earned the win for MSL Knights. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out three and walking none. #23 took the loss for Punishers. The hurler went two innings, surrendering 10 runs (eight earned) on eight hits, striking out three and walking four. #21 led things off on the bump for Punishers. The pitcher surrendered five hits and 11 runs over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking seven. Brown, Francisco Fernandez, and Cruz each appeared in relief for MSL Knights.

MSL Knights piled up 18 hits in the game. Marchen, Poe, Marino, and Figueroa each collected multiple hits for MSL Knights. Cummings led MSL Knights with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying 20 walks for the game.

#26 and #7 each drove in two runs for Punishers. #7 led Punishers with two hits in three at bats.

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Game #3 Redmond park in bensonville this Saturday at 12:30pm

MSL Knights Defeat Cyclones On Multiple Hit Performance By Liam Brown

By GameChanger Media
Knights go to 2-0 on season

Liam Brown collected three hits in five at bats, as MSL Knights defeated Cyclones 10-5 on Saturday at Heritage Park. Brown tripled in the first inning, singled in the fourth inning, and doubled in the eighth inning.

MSL Knights got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Brown tripled down the right field line, and Connor Cummings grounded into a fielder's choice, each scoring one run.

MSL Knights added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Ryan Cruz grounded out, and Clay White singled to center field, each scoring one run.

Liam Poe earned the win for MSL Knights. The starting pitcher gave up four hits and two runs over four innings, striking out two and walking five. #57 took the loss for Cyclones. The starter went five and two-thirds innings, surrendering 10 runs (nine earned) on 11 hits, striking out two and walking six. Francisco Fernandez, Steve Podany, and Cruz each appeared in relief for MSL Knights.

MSL Knights collected 12 hits in the game. White and Podany each collected multiple hits for MSL Knights. MSL Knights had patience at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. White and Podany led the team with two walks each. Brian Carl and Podany each stole multiple bases for MSL Knights. MSL Knights ran wild on the base paths, tallying eight stolen bases for the game. MSL Knights didn't commit a single error in the field. Brown had the most chances in the field with six.

Cyclones piled up 10 hits in the game. Spitz and Fandleia each collected two hits for Cyclones. Eric, #34, Abyas, and Fandleia each drove in one run for Cyclones. Cyclones had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. #10 and #77 led the team with two walks each. #10 and #77 each stole multiple bases for Cyclones. Cyclones stole seven bases in the game.

MSL Knights play at home on Saturday against Punishers in their next game.

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MSL Knights Defeat Mustangs On Multiple Hit Performance By Liam Poe

By GameChanger Media

Liam Poe collected three hits in three at bats, as MSL Knights defeated Mustangs 19-4 on Sunday at Grosche Baseball Field. Poe singled in the first inning, doubled in the fourth inning, and singled in the second inning.

MSL Knights got on the board in the top of the first inning after Poe singled, scoring two runs, Matt Vesey drew a walk, scoring one run, Marcus induced Pat Sullivan to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Eli Cuevas was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Luke Figueroa singled, scoring two runs, a passed ball scored one run, and Dakota Marino doubled, scoring one run.

MSL Knights added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when Marino doubled, scoring two runs, and Clay White drew a walk, scoring one run.

Mustangs scored one run in the bottom of the fifth on a solo home run to left field by Lopez.

Vesey earned the win for MSL Knights. The starter gave up one hit and two runs over four innings, striking out two and walking four. Marcus took the loss for Mustangs. The hurler went seven innings, surrendering 19 runs (13 earned) on 12 hits, striking out four and walking 16. Francisco Fernandez tossed one inning of zero-run ball for MSL Knights in relief. The right-handed pitcher gave up zero hits, striking out one and walking none.

MSL Knights amassed 12 hits in the game. White, Marino, and Connor Cummings each collected multiple hits for MSL Knights. Fernandez led MSL Knights with five walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting 16 walks for the game. Figueroa stole two bases. MSL Knights turned two double plays in the game. MSL Knights were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. White made the most plays with six.

Urquizo, Veldez, Mcgill, Arrvelro, and Lopez each collected one hit for Mustangs. Urquizo, Esparza, Mcgill, and Lopez each drove in one run for Mustangs.

MSL Knights play at home on Saturday against Cyclones in their next game.

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Knights take game one of the season!

First game of the year! Come out and support first pitch is at 1:30pm at Al groche field in Waukegan.

We are looking to add 2-3 players this offseason. Come be apart of what we are building! Our first practice is set for Jan 18th. Feel free to dm or text Manny Fernandez 847-749-5678

Come out for some free baseball!

Thank you to everyone who was interested. We are no longer looking for players!

We have 4-5 spots left for tryouts! We already had our first one and second one is this Sunday 8-9:30am infield only. We are looking for outfielders and pitchers.

We have 4-5 spots left for tryouts! We already had our first one and second one is this Sunday 8-9:30am infield only. We are looking for outfielders and pitchers.