Augusta hasn't had much luck against Manchester recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Panthers will welcome the Greyhounds at 5:30 p.m. Augusta has given up an average of 17.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Robertson County hit Augusta with a ten-run second inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers lost 17-2 to the Black Devils.
Kennede TucKer made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Manchester waltzed into their contest on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They put the hurt on the Tartans with a sharp 13-3 win. That's two games straight that the Greyhounds have won by exactly ten runs.
Elliana Applegate made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Manchester let Peyton Hayslip and Addilyn Hunter run wild. Hayslip went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double, while Hunter went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most RBI Hayslip has posted since back in March of 2025. Bristynn McClanahan was another key player, earning two RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Manchester hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Augusta's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Manchester, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Augusta suffered a grim 16-3 defeat to Manchester in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
