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, April 26.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
In the 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, at bottom, 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.