Softball Recap: Northeastern Eagles vs. Manteo Redskins
Northeastern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 16-1 walloping at the hands of the Manteo Redskins. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Northeastern of the 20-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Manteo's part, Bailey Dickerson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Dickerson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dickerson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jazmine Cooper, who went 1-for-1 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was PeeDee Berry, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Northeastern's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Manteo, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 5-10 record this season.
Northeastern will head out on the road to face off against Manteo at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Manteo, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Gates County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Manteo is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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