While Manchester's victory against Leslie wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Flying Dutchmen skirted past the Blackhawks 8-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Flying Dutchmen also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Chace Conklin and Neil Gebhardt made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Conklin tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Gebhardt tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. At the plate, Conklin scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Gebhardt went a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jackson Walz, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Flying Dutchmen vs Blackhawks
| 04/11/25 - Home | 8-7 W |
| 04/17/24 - Home | 10-1 W |
| 04/15/24 - Away | 0-1 L |
| 05/23/23 - Home | 5-3 W |
Manchester's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Leslie, they dropped their record down to 1-4 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manchester will welcome Vandercook Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Flying Dutchmen are facing the Jayhawks at the right time seeing as the Jayhawks are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Leslie, they will be playing at home against Hanover-Horton at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Blackhawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Comets have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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