Baseball Recap: DuPont Manual Find Success

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Previous Games

04/19/25 - Away	11-10 W
04/20/24 - Away	8-0 W
04/22/23 - Away	4-3 W
04/07/21 - Home	10-14 L
05/07/19 - Away	5-0 W
+ 5 more games

While DuPont Manual's victory against Butler wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Crimsons had just enough and edged out the Bears 11-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Crimsons have posted since March 22nd.

The team relied heavily on Nick Ballard, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaiden Greenwell, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

DuPont Manual always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .513 or higher in three consecutive matchups.

DuPont Manual's record is now 7-9. As for Butler, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.

DuPont Manual will take on Male at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Butler, they will square off against Spencer County at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Spencer County will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Butler surely won't give up without a fight.