PORTLAND | Warner Pacific tacked on two more victories from Great Falls, Montana on Friday. The Knights defeated the Providence University Argos 4-1, and 3-2.

Moving to 15-18 on the season with the post-season fast approaching, the Knights are grateful to pick up any wins, but especially conference wins. "As we come down the stretch and make a push towards the post-season, every conference win is a big deal," said Knights head coach Nathan Ohta. "And the girls fought hard to get these two today".

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The Rundown
Melia Croydon threw for nine strikeouts and zero walks in the opener, throwing 75 pitches. While Abby Carlson threw five strikeouts in five innings, throwing 79 pitches.

"Today was just a solid all-around performance" commented Ohta. "Our pitchers threw really well, our defense was solid, we made good adjustments at the plate as the games went on, and came up with some quality at bats when the games were on the line" he said.
 
The Knights were held scoreless in the opener before Devinne Amesquita singled down to center with bases loaded. Emma Foster followed with a single of her own and the Knights finished the sixth inning scoring four runs; good enough for a 4-1 victory in game one.
 
Warner Pacific gave the Argos a run quickly into the second game, trailing 1-0 through three innings before Payton Hergert sent a ball into right field for a one-run RBI double to tie it up.
 
Making strategic adjustments on both the offensive and the defensive side of the plate, including a pitching change bringing Croydon in for Carlson, the Knights kept Providence from crossing the plate through the sixth inning.
 
With just an inning and a half remaining and a tie ball game, Paityn Willoughby doubled to center field to bring in the go-ahead run. Two batters later, Tatum Fell reached the base on a bunt, brining Willoughby in for the third and final Knights run of the game.
 
In their final chance at bat, Providence scored one run in the seventh inning before Melia Croydon struck out the last batter, emphasizing their sweep of the day.
 
Macy Besuyen finished the day with three hits on five at-bats.
 
 
Deeper Look
This was the first time Warner Pacific met Providence in competition; begin the series 2-0
 
Flash Forward
The Knights will face off against the Argos twice more on Saturday to wrap up their road trip. First pitch is scheduled for 11am and 1pm, respectively.