Manchester was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Chattahoochee County Panthers by a score of 4-2. Manchester was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Chattahoochee County apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Jack Underwood put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 14 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Underwood has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Underwood was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Underwood wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Christian Whitaker, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Chattahoochee County's side, Zachary Parker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 17 Ks.
On the hitting side, Anthony Faz was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Manchester's loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Chattahoochee County, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-16.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manchester will square off against Schley County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Schley County is on a seven-game streak of home wins, Manchester a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Chattahoochee County, they will head out on the road to take on Southwest Georgia Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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