For the second straight game, Mullins will face off against Manning. The Auctioneers will head out on the road to challenge the Monarchs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mullins has given up an average of 23 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mullins couldn't beat Manning on Tuesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the third inning. The Auctioneers lost 25-5 to the Monarchs. The Auctioneers have struggled against the Monarchs recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
For Manning's part, Shayden Epps and Tara Billups did most of the damage at the plate: Epps got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one stolen base, while Billups got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. That's the most runs Epps has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Anna Barrett, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Manning always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Manning, bringing their record up to 4-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.8 runs over those games. As for Mullins, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
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