Manchester was the 13-3 winner over Fairless when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Panthers fell just short of the Falcons by a score of 6-5 on Monday. That's two games in a row now that the Panthers have lost by just one run.
Joel Johnston made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Guiseppe Yanik was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Manchester's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Fairless, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 4-0.
Looking ahead, Fairless will face off against Tuscarawas Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Falcons surely won't give up without a fight. Manchester will be paying especially close attention to Fairless' game: after Fairless faces off against Tuscarawas Valley, they'll take on Manchester again at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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