Softball Recap: Manchester's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Manchester came into Thursday's contest having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let the Kendrick Cherokees get on the board and left with a 20-0 win on Thursday. The Blue Devils' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last six games.

Jamaria Sheffield made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in August.

In other batting news, Tatianna Bartholomew was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Layla Kidd, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Blue Devils

Batting Average

09/04/25 vs Kendrick	61.1%
08/02/25 @ Stockbridge	58.3%
08/14/25 @ Hardaway	42.9%
08/19/25 @ Brookstone	27.3%
08/28/25 vs Marion County	23.1%

Manchester was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .611. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Manchester's victory bumped their record up to 2-11. As for Kendrick, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manchester will take on Bowdon at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Kendrick, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Carver at 5:30 p.m. on the 23rd.