Judges
| 04/30/25 vs Manassas Park | 19 |
| 03/25/25 @ Manassas Park | 18 |
| 04/23/25 @ Rock Ridge | 14 |
| 04/25/25 @ Liberty | 6 |
| 03/19/25 vs Rock Ridge | 6 |
Handley had lost four games at home, but after bumping their record up to 4-9 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. They blew past the Manassas Park Cougars 19-2. The Judges' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jake Swartz made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Swartz was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Eli Shelton was a standout: he got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Rutledge Patterson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two doubles.
Handley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .639. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
As for Manassas Park, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by exactly 17 runs.
On Manassas Park's side, Ethan Casey was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Xavier Tickle also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Handley will take on Park View at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Manassas Park, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against James Wood at 6:00 p.m. The Colonels will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight.
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