Virginia High School Baseball - Manchester defeats Thomas Dale
May 9, 2022: Chester, VA 23831
Spectators at Monday's non-league battle between the Manchester Lancers (Midlothian, VA) and the host Thomas Dale Knights (Chester, VA), saw Manchester's baseball squad knock off Thomas Dale by a count of 10-3.
Coming up next, the Lancers play the Wythe Bulldogs (Richmond, VA) in a Dominion battle, on Tuesday, May 10. Manchester will attempt to move on its 7-6 season record.
The Knights now possess a 9-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Prince George for a Central battle on Tuesday, May 10. Thomas Dale will play a Royals squad coming off a 7-4 league loss to Colonial Heights (Colonial Heights, VA). The Royals record now stands at 6-8.
Game Summary
Manchester scored four runs in the second inning. #16, #13, and #14 powered the big inning with RBIs.
#14 was on the hill for Manchester. The ace allowed one hit and one run over four innings, striking out seven.
Ethan Hamill 8/13 was on the pitcher's mound for Thomas Dale Knights Varsity. The pitcher allowed six hits and six runs over two innings, striking out three. Everett Stevens 15/12, Connor Bryant 3/10, and Garrison Smith 35/22 each contributed in relief for Thomas Dale Knights Varsity.
Chase Swift 32/32, Matthew McGovern 4/4, and Connor Bryant 3/10 each collected one hit to lead Thomas Dale Knights Varsity.
