While Manteo didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They walked away with a 4-0 win over the First Flight Nighthawks on Tuesday. This was payback for the Redskins, who suffered a 7-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Makenna Gray
| 03/18/25 vs First Flight | 2 |
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The result came thanks to Makenna Gray's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bella Huntingford, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
Manteo's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for First Flight, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manteo will head out to take on Nansemond-Suffolk Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Manteo's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for First Flight, they are taking a road trip to challenge Columbia at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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