Friday just wasn't the day for Ardrey Kell's offense. They fell just short of the Myers Park Mustangs by a score of 2-0 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Knights have suffered against the Mustangs since May 12, 2022.
Michael Manus
| 03/28/25 @ Myers Park | 1 |
| 03/19/25 vs Providence | 2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Berry | 0 |
| 03/11/25 vs Ballantyne Ridge | 1 |
| 03/01/25 vs Asheville | 2 |
Michael Manus was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ardrey Kell saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Parker Vanstory, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base. Vanstory is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Ardrey Kell's defeat dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Myers Park, they moved to 8-5 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ardrey Kell will head out to square off against South Mecklenburg at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. South Mecklenburg's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Ardrey Kell's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Myers Park, they will head out on the road to take on Olympic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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