Manchester extended their losing streak to eight on Monday, dropping them down to 0-8. They came up short against the Edwin O. Smith Panthers, falling 12-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Red Hawks of the 12-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
As for Edwin O. Smith, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-6. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won three matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
For Edwin O. Smith's part, Addie Byam made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Byam has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one double.
In other batting news, Izzy Jean and Louise Champagne did most of the damage at the plate: Jean went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one run, while Champagne got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Jean a new career-high. Brynn Cartier was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Manchester has already played their next game, a 12-5 loss against E.O. Smith/Tolland on the 27th. Edwin O. Smith does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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