Softball Recap: Manchester Red Hawks vs. Bristol Eastern Lancers
Manchester extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 5-6 in the process. They lost 11-5 to the Bristol Eastern Lancers. If the Red Hawks were looking for revenge after losing 20-6 to the Lancers when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Chloe Fontaine '25 was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. McKenna Hills-Nevin '26 was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for Bristol Eastern, their win bumped their record up to 10-5. Considering they have won seven matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Bristol Eastern's side, Hailey Beebe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emily Valentine, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Corinne Sutula, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one double.
Coming up, Manchester will welcome Glastonbury at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Bristol Eastern, they will head out to challenge Lewis Mills at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Lancers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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