Manchester Regional extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 23 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-15 in the process. They lost 18-3 to the Eastern Christian Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-0 back in April.
Manchester Regional saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anniah Ashmeade, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
As for Eastern Christian, their record is now 8-9. Considering they have won seven matches by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Eastern Christian's side, Alina Ellis made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ellis was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Avery Conrad looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Those six strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
Back at the plate, Nali DeLorenzo was a standout: she went a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs and two RBI. Those five hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Camila Ramirez, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI and two runs.
Manchester Regional and Eastern Christian could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps New Jersey Rankings. The Falcons (ranked 370th) will meet Glen Rock (ranked 61st) at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Eastern Christian will take on Hasbrouck Heights at 6:30 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (255 vs. 127).
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