Softball Game Preview: Rockport Leaves Home

By Team Reports May 15, 2024, 5:26am

Softball Preview: Rockport Vikings vs. Manchester Essex Hornets

Rockport has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Manchester Essex Hornets at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

In what's become a running theme this season, Rockport gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 20-8 margin over Salem Academy Charter.

Meanwhile, everything went Manchester Essex's way against Ipswich on Monday as Manchester Essex made off with a 9-3 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Manchester Essex.

Rockport's victory ended an 11-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-5. As for Manchester Essex, their win bumped their record up to 6-8.

Rockport might still be hurting after the 17-11 loss they got from Manchester Essex in their previous matchup back in April. Can Rockport avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

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