Francis Parker extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 4-6-1. They came up short against the DuPont Manual Crimsons, falling 17-2. The Wyverns were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Crimsons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Francis Parker saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Adrian Grady, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that Grady has hit this season.
As for DuPont Manual, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-9-2 record this season. That looming 17-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On DuPont Manual's side, Lewis Mather made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Those seven strikeouts gave Mather a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run.
In other batting news, Brady Hemmerle was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Julian Thurston, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Looking ahead, Francis Parker will welcome Central at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for DuPont Manual, they will face off against Trinity at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Shamrocks' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Crimsons' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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