The East Knox Bulldogs faced a challenging game filled with intensity and drama, ultimately falling short in a narrow 11-10 loss to Worthington Christian. The Bulldogs had managed to claw back from a five-run deficit and were on the brink of victory when Chase Crawford's two-run, walk-off single for Worthington Christian sealed their fate in the bottom of the seventh inning.
According to reports, Zayne Grennell played a pivotal role for East Knox, achieving a perfect 3-for-3 performance with a double, single, two RBIs, and two stolen bases. His crucial double in the sixth inning gave the Bulldogs a 10-9 lead and nearly secured one of the season's most dramatic comebacks.
East Knox started strong in the first inning with Jaxon Lester delivering an RBI single. Despite Worthington Christian's response with a triple and groundout in the bottom half, East Knox continued to fight. Cash Cook's single in the third inning pushed East Knox ahead 4-3 before Worthington Christian surged back with six runs in their half of the inning due to control issues and timely hits.
In the fourth inning, East Knox mounted a determined comeback led by Caden Ridenour's RBI single. Two defensive errors by Worthington Christian allowed further opportunities for East Knox, culminating in Grennell's game-tying RBI single. The momentum shifted towards East Knox as they demonstrated discipline at the plate with Armstrong and Cook drawing two walks each among seven total free passes. The team also showcased aggressive base running with six stolen bases.
Colton Armstrong provided solid relief pitching for East Knox, contributing 3 2/3 innings after starter Colton Kidwell navigated early challenges.
Despite Worthington Christian's final blow, East Knox was noted for its resilience throughout the game — consistently rising under pressure. While Worthington Christian claimed victory on the scoreboard, it was East Knox that defined the night through their gritty and relentless effort.
