Triway dropped to 15-8 on Wednesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 9-2 to the Manchester Panthers. That's two games in a row now that the Titans have lost by exactly seven runs.
As for Manchester, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 16-4. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games.
For Manchester's part, Cassidy Perry was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Perry has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs and seven RBI while going 2-for-4. Those seven RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Manchester got a great performance from Payton Klockenga as she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits.
Back at the plate, Saige Rankin was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
Triway and Manchester should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Ohio Rankings. The Titans (ranked 152nd) will meet Waynedale (ranked 502nd) at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Manchester will take on Norton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (105 vs. 258).
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