Manual is on a three-game streak of home losses, Kent Denver a five-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Manual Thunderbolts will take on the Kent Denver Sun Devils at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
On Saturday, Manual suffered a rough 20-4 defeat at the hands of Thornton.
Andrew Hernandez and Benjamin Marshall did some serious damage despite the final result: Hernandez scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Marshall scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Kent Denver lost a close one when they played on Friday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on on Friday was a bit more commanding. Their tough 19-2 defeat to Delta might stick with them for a while.
Kent Denver saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Ritacco, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Manual's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Kent Denver, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Manual's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's match. Manual has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Kent Denver, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Manual continue to outrun the ball?
Manual suffered a grim 13-0 defeat to Kent Denver in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Manual avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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