Cocalico is 0-7 against Manheim Central since March of 2019 but things could change on Wednesday. The Eagles will welcome the Barons at 4:15 p.m. Cocalico has given up an average of 13.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cocalico is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 13 runs on Wednesday, they were much more limited against Eastern Lebanon County on Monday. They came up short against the Raiders, falling 11-1.
Cocalico saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Leasure, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Manheim Central never got on the board in their matchup on Wednesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Garden Spot on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Spartans. The Barons haven't had any issues with the Spartans recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Mea Redcay made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Makenna Hess was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Rilee Bender was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Manheim Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .538. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Garden Spot only posted an OBP of .375.
Manheim Central's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Cocalico, their loss dropped their record down to 1-11.
Cocalico might still be hurting after the 18-4 defeat they got from Manheim Central when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Eagles 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.
