Sadly, Manzanola is still looking for their first win of the season after 16 matchups. Their tough 18-3 defeat to the Springfield Longhorns on Friday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Manzanola of the 16-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Friday.
For Springfield's part, Gunner Mackey was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Mackey was even better at the plate, going 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leyton Jones, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Chisum Roberson, who went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Manzanola's defeat dropped their record down to 0-16. As for Springfield, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-11.
Manzanola will head out on the road to challenge Granada at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Granada is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Manzanola will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Springfield will take on Wiley at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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