Manchester had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 0-5 to make it six. They came up short against the South Windsor Bobcats, falling 16-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Red Hawks have suffered against the Bobcats since May 21, 2021.
As for South Windsor, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-5 record. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by eight runs or more this season.
For South Windsor's part, Meghan Donovan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, South Windsor got a massive performance out of Riley Quigley, who went 5-for-6 with five RBI, three runs, and one double. That double was Quigley's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Gemma Duhamel, who got on base in all six of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Manchester is set to challenge their familiar foe East Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, South Windsor will take on rival Tolland at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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