Manatee is 9-0 against Bradenton Christian since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Manatee Hurricanes will head out on the road to square off against the Bradenton Christian Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Manatee is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
Last Friday, Manatee suffered a rough 14-4 loss at the hands of Parrish Community.
Manatee saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Payton Harlan, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Bradenton Christian never let their opponents score on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 15-0 margin over Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Bradenton Christian has managed all season.
Joey Puccia and Reid Price were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Puccia tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Price tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Puccia went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base, while Price scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Bradenton Christian let Matthew Johnson and Brett Balais loose on the outfield. Johnson scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Balais scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Judah Galessiere, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Manatee's defeat dropped their record down to 13-7. As for Bradenton Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Manatee has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Bradenton Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.7. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Manatee took their victory against Bradenton Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 10-2. Will Manatee repeat their success, or does Bradenton Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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