Mantachie managed to slip by Shannon the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Mantachie Mustangs lost 17-9 to the Shannon Red Raiders on Friday. The Mustangs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Red Raiders earlier this season, when they won 10-9.
Colton Baxter and Hayden Estes did some serious damage despite the final result: Baxter scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Estes scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. What's more, Estes posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. Caleb Jones also deserves some recognition as he scored his first runs of the season.
Mustangs
| 02/28/25 vs Shannon | 55.8% |
| 02/25/25 @ Shannon | 51.2% |
| 02/10/25 vs Smithville | 50% |
| 02/24/25 @ Mooreville | 36.4% |
| 02/13/25 @ Myrtle | 6.2% |
Even though they lost, Mantachie always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .558. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Mantachie has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season. The win got Shannon back to even at 5-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mantachie will venture away from home to face off against Calhoun City at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Shannon, they will head out to square off against Saltillo at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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