Manchester was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 20-6 defeat at the hands of the Bristol Eastern Lancers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Manchester of the 5-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Bristol Eastern's part, Hailey Beebe made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Beebe was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Desire Nickerson, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Corrine Sutula was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Manchester's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Bristol Eastern, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manchester will take on East Catholic at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Bristol Eastern, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Middletown at 6:00 p.m.
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