Manti's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Richfield Wildcats 9-8. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Manti also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Aidali Orozco spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Manti got a massive performance out of Khloe Layton, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Carlie Thompson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Richfield's side, Macie Barton was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Jerzy Moon, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Manti's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-10. As for Richfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manti will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against North Sanpete at 3:30 p.m. North Sanpete's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Manti's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Richfield, they will head out on the road to take on Piute at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Richfield is facing Piute at the right time seeing as Piute is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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