Manchester Township was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 10-3 to the Liberty Lions. Manchester Township was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Liberty apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Gabriella Minneci put in work while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Minneci has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Minneci was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a triple and a run.
In other batting news, Gabrielle Ashton was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
Manchester Township's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Liberty, their win bumped their record up to 2-12.
Manchester Township will be playing in front of their home fans against New Egypt at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Liberty, they will head out on the road to face off against Lacey Township at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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