Softball Recap: Manchester Comes Up Short Despite Auriyanna Wright's Strong Performance

By Team Reports Aug 10, 2024, 12:40pm

Softball Recap: Manchester Blue Devils vs. Starr's Mill Panthers



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Manchester was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 16-5 to the Starr's Mill Panthers.

Auriyanna Wright was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Meredith Elder, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.

Even though they lost, Manchester was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .450. That's the best batting average they've earned all season.

Manchester's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Starr's Mill, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manchester will host Hardaway at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The pair are at an even 3-3 against one another since August of 2015. As for Starr's Mill, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against McIntosh at 7:00 p.m.

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