The Manatee Hurricanes baseball squad (Bradenton, FL), was edged 7-6 in Thursday's non-league contest with the host Winter Haven Blue Devils (Winter Haven, FL)

With the triumph, Winter Haven moves its record to 8-12 on the season. The Blue Devils host Ridge Community (Davenport, FL) to confront the Bolts in a 7A District 6 contest on Friday, March 28. The Bolts come into the contest with a record of 9-9. Ridge Community won 7-1 in their recent league contest against Haines City (Haines City, FL)

The Hurricanes now possess a 12-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Braden River for a 5A District 10 contest on Friday, March 28. Manatee will confront a Pirates squad coming off a 9-0 non-league loss to Parrish Community (Parrish, FL). The Pirates record now stands at 9-8.