Portland Christian is 0-8 against DuPont Manual since April of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Eagles will look to defend their home field against the Crimsons at 5:30 p.m. Portland Christian has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
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 found some homefield redemption this week after a overtime loss to Ryle on Monday. The Crimsons never let Fairdale get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. The Crimsons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by six runs or more this season.
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.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hailey Kincaid, who fired off two home runs, three RBI, and one triple while going 3-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Bella Newell was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double.
DuPont Manual was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .480. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fairdale only posted a batting average of .125.
DuPont Manual's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.6 runs over those games. As for Portland Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.
Portland Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for DuPont Manual, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Portland Christian continue to outrun the ball?
Portland Christian might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from DuPont Manual when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
