Softball Preview: Northwest Indians vs. Manchester Panthers
Northwest is 2-8 against Manchester since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Northwest Indians will be playing at home against the Manchester Panthers at 5:00 p.m. Northwest is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Northwest's hitters might be in the hot seat on Wednesday considering what happened against Manchester on Friday. They lost 10-0 to the Panthers. Having soared to a lofty 21 runs in the game before, Northwest's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Northwest now has a losing record at 9-10. As for Manchester, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 18-5 record this season.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Northwest hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .334. However, it's not like Manchester struggles in that department as they've averaged .364. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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