DuPont Manual lost against Ballard back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The DuPont Manual Crimsons fell just short of the Ballard Bruins by a score of 2-1. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for DuPont Manual in their matchups with Ballard: they've now lost three in a row.
DuPont Manual saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Owen Walker, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
DuPont Manual's defeat dropped their record down to 13-10. As for Ballard, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 20-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DuPont Manual will take on Central Hardin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. DuPont Manual's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Central Hardin's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ballard, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sayre at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Ballard will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.
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