Mannford lost to Bristow back in April of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Mannford Pirates narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Bristow Pirates 3-2. That's two games straight that Mannford has won by just one run.
Cooper Ausbern spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Mannford got a big performance out of Max Bushyhead, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Ethan McDonald, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Mannford pushed their record up to 8-4 with that win, which was their third straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs per game. As for Bristow, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Mannford will head out on the road to challenge Lincoln Christian at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last three games Mannford has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Bristow, they will head out on the road to take on Verdigris at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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