For the second straight game, Manning will face off against Atlantic Collegiate Academy. The Monarchs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Armada at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Manning has given up an average of 13.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Manning fell victim to Atlantic Collegiate Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 16-0 to the Armada. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Monarchs' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Atlantic Collegiate Academy's part, ELI CHOWNING looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). CHOWNING has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on REED GALLUP, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. LOGAN MISHOE was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run.
Atlantic Collegiate Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive matchups.
Atlantic Collegiate Academy's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Manning, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
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