Photos: Knights Lance Birds
The Voorheesville Blackbirds had a tough time against the Lansingburgh Knights on Monday afternoon at Lansingburgh High School in a Colonial Council matchup. The Blackbirds are 1-3 on the year after losing, 6 to 0, on Monday.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Level swing: Voorheesville’s Alyssa Chrysler looks at a pitch as she swings her bat during the first inning. Chrysler was hitless in two at bats before finally getting a hit in the sixth inning. The Blackbirds mustered only two hits against strong pitching from the Knights. Sydney Worthley had the other hit for the Birds.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Wearing her shades: Voorheesville’s Amelia Rowland releases a pitch during the first inning. Rowland went the distance, six innings, while giving up six hits, six walks, four strikeouts, and six earned runs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
The Knights were using their speed all game long, stealing bases. Voorheesville’s Nicole Gifford, after receiving the throw from Sydney Worthley, attempts to apply the tag on a Lansingburgh base runner. The runner was safe.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
And the pitch: Voorheesville’s Amelia Rowland winds up to pitch against Lansingburgh on Monday afternoon. The Blackbirds lost, 6 to 0. Rowland went six innings, giving up six runs, all earned, along with four strikeouts, six hits, and six walks.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Waiting for her pitch: As the Lansingburgh catcher reaches up to catch the pitch, Voorheesville’s Emily Burke waits for a pitch in her hitting zone. Burke went hitless in two at bats with two strikeouts in the 6-to-0 loss to Lansingburgh.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
I’ve got it! Voorheesville’s Nicole Gifford, right, drifts back to catch a pop-up to record an out while teammate Emily Burke comes in from center field on Monday afternoon at Lansingburgh High School.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to swing: Voorheesville’s Maddie McDonnell lunges toward the pitch during a game against Lansingburgh on Monday afternoon. McDonnell went hitless on two at bats with a walk.