The East Knox varsity softball team dropped both of Saturday’s home non‑conference games against Pleasant, falling 8–0 in the 11 a.m. matchup and 7–3 in the 1 p.m. contest.
Both games were played on March 21, on East Knox’s home field.
Pleasant entered the day as an early‑season standout, improving to 2–0 with a perfect 1.000 winning percentage while outscoring opponents 15–3 through its first two road victories. East Knox, meanwhile, continued searching for its footing after opening the season 0–2, scoring three total runs while allowing 15. The Bulldogs showed competitive stretches in the second game, generating offense and extending innings, but Pleasant’s combination of disciplined pitching, timely hitting, and clean defensive execution set the tone across both matchups.
Saturday’s results marked the third straight loss to Pleasant dating back to last season, when the Spartans earned a 15–4 home non‑conference win on Mar. 29, 2025. That meeting showcased Pleasant’s offensive firepower and remains a reference point as East Knox works to close the gap in the matchup.
East Knox now turns its attention to a conference matchup on Tuesday, March 24, when the Bulldogs travel to Danville for a 5:15 p.m. first pitch. The game offers East Knox a chance to reset quickly and seek its first win of the season against a familiar league opponent.
In the last season, East Knox and Danville had a game on April 29, 2025, when Danville won a home conference game 10–0, a result that sets the backdrop for Tuesday’s rematch.
