The Manteo Redskins are taking a road trip to face off against the Pasquotank County Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Neither Manteo nor Pasquotank County posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Manteo managed to slip by Currituck County the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Manteo came up short against Currituck County on Friday, falling 12-2. The Redskins' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Manteo saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austin Godfrey, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Pasquotank County's offense. They lost 14-0 to Holmes on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Panthers have suffered against the Aces since April 1, 2022.
Manteo's loss dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Pasquotank County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-5.
Manteo's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. Manteo has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Pasquotank County, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Manteo continue to outrun the ball?
Manteo couldn't quite get it done against Pasquotank County in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 5-0. Can Manteo avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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