Softball Preview: Manteo Redskins vs. Cape Hatteras Hurricanes
Manteo has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Cape Hatteras Hurricanes at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Manteo came up short against Pasquotank County and fell 7-4.
PeeDee Berry and Bridgett Berry stepped up to the plate in a big way. Berry went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI, while Berry scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Cape Hatteras scored the most runs they've had all season to find success two weeks ago. Everything went their way against Columbia as Cape Hatteras made off with a 22-9 win. The victory was just what Cape Hatteras needed coming off of a 15-0 defeat in their prior game.
Mackenzy O'Neal was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Kira Ensenat was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Manteo has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season. As for Cape Hatteras, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4.
Manteo was able to grind out a solid victory over Cape Hatteras in their previous meeting back in March, winning 11-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for Manteo since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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