Hertford County hasn't had much luck against Manteo recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Bears will be playing at home against the Redskins at 5:00 p.m. Hertford County has given up an average of 16.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hertford County is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 11th straight game on Thursday. They lost 18-0 to Camden County.
Meanwhile, Manteo waltzed into their contest on Wednesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Cougars.
Makenna Gray spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bailey Dickerson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.
Manteo pushed their record up to 12-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Hertford County, their loss dropped their record down to 1-15.
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