
Crimsons
04/03/25 vs Lynn Camp | 15 |
04/01/25 vs Lynn Camp | 15 |
03/26/25 vs Central | 15 |
04/15/25 @ Portland Christian | 14 |
03/21/25 vs Whitefield Academy | 14 |
DuPont Manual got themselves on the board against Portland Christian on Tuesday, but Portland Christian never followed suit. They blew past the Eagles 14-0. The result was nothing new for the Crimsons, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Bailey Fetcher and Bella Newell did most of the damage at the plate: Fetcher went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Newell went 3-for-5 with three runs and one triple. That's the most hits Newell has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Payton Russell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-5.
DuPont Manual was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Portland Christian only posted a batting average of .190.
DuPont Manual has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs over those games. As for Portland Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DuPont Manual will square off against South Oldham at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Dragons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.21 runs per game on average), something the Crimsons will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Portland Christian, they will face off against Christian Academy-Louisville at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Centurions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.4 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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