Manheim Central was the 3-1 winner over Donegal when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Manheim Central Barons fell just short of the Donegal Indians by a score of 4-3 on Friday. Manheim Central has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ky Watson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
Even though they lost, Manheim Central didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Donegal's side, their win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Shaun DiBello, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Chase Gerz, who scored a run and stole three bases.
Manheim Central now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Donegal, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manheim Central's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Octorara Area at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Octorara Area is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Manheim Central will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Donegal, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cocalico at 5:15 p.m. on Monday.
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