Softball Recap: Manchester Blue Devils vs. Spalding Jaguars
Manchester was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against the Spalding Jaguars, falling 18-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blue Devils of the 11-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August.
Manchester saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Marlee McInvale, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Manchester hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're strikeout total in three consecutive games.
Manchester's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Spalding, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
Manchester will face off against Taylor County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Manchester is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Spalding, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Locust Grove at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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