Manatee was the 9-4 winner over Bartow when they last played one another back in March of 2025, but their luck changed this time around. The Hurricanes fell just short of the Yellow Jackets by a score of 2-1 on Saturday. The Hurricanes have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Manatee got a good showing from Austin McKee, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Manatee saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Hovda, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Manatee now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Bartow, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Manatee will head out to face off against Port Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bartow, they will take on Auburndale at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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