Softball Recap: Manchester Has No Trouble Against Woodridge

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

04/16/25 @ Orrville	22
04/14/25 vs Orrville	20
03/27/25 vs Tug Valley	15
04/09/25 @ Fairless	14
04/30/25 @ Woodridge	13

Manchester got themselves on the board against Woodridge on Wednesday, but Woodridge never followed suit. They blew past the Bulldogs 13-0. Considering the Panthers have won nine matches by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Rachel Baker made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Baker was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted over her last 12 games.

In other batting news, Lilly Konen and Alli Hodgkinson did most of the damage at the plate: Konen went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Hodgkinson went 2-for-4 with three runs and two RBI. That's the most runs Hodgkinson has posted over her last 12 contests. A Wayman also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Manchester was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in five consecutive matchups.

Manchester's record now sits at 14-4. As for Woodridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 13 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-18 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manchester will face off against Canton South at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Woodridge, they will square off against Barberton at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs are facing the Magics at the right time seeing as the Magics are stuck on a six-game losing streak.