Manor New Tech's loss ends five-game winning streak on the road

By Team Reports Mar 24, 2024, 4:20am

Recap: Manor New Tech vs. Taylor Ducks

Manor New Tech fell victim to Taylor and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. Their tough 6-0 loss to the Taylor Ducks might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, Manor New Tech's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

For Taylor's part, Chris Perez made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 16 over six innings pitched. Perez has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Perez was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a double.

Perez wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dominick Hartman, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.

Manor New Tech's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-5-1. As for Taylor, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-7-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manor New Tech will take on Giddings at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Taylor, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Caldwell at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Caldwell is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Taylor will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.

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