
Barons
04/23/25 @ Cocalico | 10-1 |
04/22/25 vs Warwick | 5-1 |
04/21/25 vs Garden Spot | 4-1 |
Manheim Central had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 10-1 margin over the Cocalico Eagles. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 12-2 on April 7th.
The team relied heavily on Cam Thompson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2024. Carter Kyle was another key player, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Manheim Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .524. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
Manheim Central's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-5. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Cocalico, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Looking ahead, Manheim Central will face off against Lampeter-Strasburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cocalico, they will square off against Exeter Township at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Cocalico's pitchers better be ready for this one: Exeter Township has averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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