Manchester Regional had lost 18 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-14 to make it 19. They lost 16-0 to the Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology Lions. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Lions this season, with their most recent defeat being a 11-1 loss back in April.
As for Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-8 record this season. The result was nothing new for Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology, who have now won seven games by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology's part, Troi Jackson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Jackson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, earning two runs and three stolen bases.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mehkalie Jones, who went 2-for-3 with six stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Analeigh Feliciano was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Manchester Regional and Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps New Jersey Rankings. The Falcons (ranked 368th) will meet Hawthorne (ranked 144th) at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology will square off against Glen Rock at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank disadvantage (281 vs. 60).
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