Knights struggle with hitting

A split double-header Monday night against Lovell highlights an ongoing struggle for the Green River Knights.

Team manager Stub Hatfield said the team continues to struggle with hitting the ball in a way that doesn’t lead to easy outs. Hatfield said popup fly balls and what he calls rollover grounders, balls hit low and roll that are easy to grab without a glove, have hindered the Knight’s ability to make runs.

While the Knights won their first game against Lovell 1-0, Lovell was able to take the second game 6-4 after a home run gave Lovell the lead in the 8th inning. Hatfield said the...