DuPont Manual is a perfect 8-0 against Portland Christian since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Crimsons will take on the Eagles at 5:30 p.m. DuPont Manual is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
DuPont Manual took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over Fairdale. The Crimsons haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Liv Kunkle looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched.
Hailey Kincaid
| 04/14/25 vs Fairdale | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Lynn Camp | 1 |
| 03/22/25 vs Elizabethtown | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs Whitefield Academy | 1 |
| 04/29/24 vs Pleasure Ridge Park | 1 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hailey Kincaid, who fired off two home runs, three RBI, and one triple while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in runs (two). Bella Newell was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double.
DuPont Manual lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Portland Christian lost 18-6 to Fern Creek on Monday. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Vivian McFarland made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
DuPont Manual's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Portland Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. DuPont Manual has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Portland Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .564. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went DuPont Manual's way against Portland Christian in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, as DuPont Manual made off with an 11-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Crimsons since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
