Manchester has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.86 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They came up short against the Clover Hill Cavaliers, falling 13-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Lancers were not able to get on the board.
Manchester saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Newsom, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Manchester's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-3. As for Clover Hill, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manchester will square off against Monacan at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lancers are facing the Chiefs at the right time seeing as the Chiefs are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Clover Hill, they will take on L.C. Bird at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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