DuPont Manual came tearing into Friday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Whitefield Academy Wildcats a 14-0 shutout. That 14 run margin sets a new team best for the Crimsons this season.
Hailey Kincaid was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
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In other batting news, DuPont Manual let Bella Newell and Savannah Renn run wild. Newell scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Renn scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Those two stolen bases gave Newell a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Payton Russell, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
DuPont Manual hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Whitefield Academy struck out eight times.
DuPont Manual's victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Coming up, DuPont Manual will be playing at home against Elizabethtown at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Whitefield Academy, they will challenge Collins at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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