Softball Recap: Manchester Blue Devils vs. Hardaway Hawks
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Starr's Mill, Manchester was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 16-3 margin over the Hardaway Hawks. With that win, the Blue Devils brought their scoring average up to 7.3 runs per game.
Caylin Johnson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. That triple was she's first for the season.
In other batting news, Marlee McInvale was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-3. Javaria Carter was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Manchester always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're OBP total in four consecutive matchups.
The victory snapped Manchester's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 2-5 record.
Manchester will venture away from home to challenge Hardaway at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hardaway, they will host Westover at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hardaway will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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