Manchester came into Thursday's contest having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let the Kendrick Cherokees get on the board and left with a 20-0 win on Thursday. The Blue Devils' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last six games.
Jamaria Sheffield made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in August.
In other batting news, Tatianna Bartholomew was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Layla Kidd, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Blue Devils
| 09/04/25 vs Kendrick | 61.1% |
| 08/02/25 @ Stockbridge | 58.3% |
| 08/14/25 @ Hardaway | 42.9% |
| 08/19/25 @ Brookstone | 27.3% |
| 08/28/25 vs Marion County | 23.1% |
Manchester was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .611. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Manchester's victory bumped their record up to 2-11. As for Kendrick, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manchester will take on Bowdon at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Kendrick, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Carver at 5:30 p.m. on the 23rd.
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