Davis’s homerun keys Sussex Central win over Cape

 

Sussex Central’s Takyla “TK” belted a two-run homerun in the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday that was the difference in the Golden Knights 5-4 win over Cape Henlopen.

The Vikings rallied in the top of the seventh, scoring three times and had the tying runner on base when the final out was recorded.

After the game, Davis said, “I took the first strike because it wasn’t my pitch. The next pitch was down the middle so I decided to swing for the fences.” 

With sustained winds of nearly 20 mph, both pitchers had to make adjustments. Winning pitcher Madge Layfield posted 9 strikeouts, but said she struggled with her rise ball.

“The wind was definitely a factor, affecting my rise ball. The pitch was jumping too much so the batters were not swinging at it.” 

Head coach John Wells also felt the elements had an effect on the game.

“I think the wind was tough on both pitchers, probably affecting their pitcher (Abby Marsh) a little more than Madge.”

He went on to compliment Mike Tkach and the Vikings.

“I scouted them Saturday (vs Stephen Decatur), they are a talented group of juniors and seniors that are as good as anybody. They’ll be a force in the playoffs.”

The Golden Knights are ranked 4th in our Delaware Live softball poll and improved to 8-2 with the victory. Freshman Lauren Myers led the offense with three hits in four at-bats, scoring a run and collecting an rbi. 

The 10th ranked Vikings are now 6-3.

Kenna Justice started the rally in the final inning. She doubled, followed by line drive singles from Natalya Roundtree and Bri Windish. All three scored to make it a one-run game, but Layfield induced a groundout to end the game.