Bluffton is a perfect 3-0 against Manchester since May of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Tigers will be playing at home against the Squires at 5:30 p.m. Bluffton has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Monday, Bluffton needed a bit of extra time to put away Oak Hill. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Golden Eagles, sneaking past 13-12. With that win, the Tigers brought their scoring average up to 7 runs per game.
Jillian Phillippe
| 04/14/25 vs Oak Hill | 4 |
| 04/13/24 vs New Haven | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Monroe Central | 1 |
| 05/06/24 @ Southern Wells | 1 |
Bluffton let Kierstynn Reed and Jillian Phillippe run wild. Reed scored four runs while going 4-for-5, while Phillippe went 3-for-5 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave Phillippe a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Marly Drayer, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: Bluffton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Manchester fell victim to Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 16-0 to the Saints. Having soared to a lofty 27 runs in the game before, the Squires' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Bluffton's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Manchester, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Bluffton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .352. However, it's not like Manchester struggles in that department as they've averaged .388. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bluffton was able to grind out a solid win over Manchester in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, winning 9-5. Do the Tigers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Squires turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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