16U-Knapp Claims Softball Nation Fall Nationals Silver Bracket Title

Firebirds 16U-Knapp did not allow a run on Sunday en route to claiming the 16U Open Silver Bracket championship at the Softball Nation Fall Nationals in Williamsburg. They blanked the Penninsula Patriots, 5-0, in the semifinal, powered by Sammy Stuart's strong pitching. She gave up just 1 hit and struck out 14 (14!!!!!) in 5.0 IP. In the championship, they took down the Coastal Storm Black, 12-0. E Knapp allowed just one hit over 3.0 IP. Emily Lampela went 3-3 with 2 RBI and 4 R, and Erica Shoop was 2-3 with 4 RBI.