Manchester Regional is 0-4 against Butler since April of 2023 but things could change on Friday. The Falcons will head out to take on the Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. Manchester Regional is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Manchester Regional came out on top against Harrison on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Falcons took their contest against the Blue Tide 7-4. The win continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Blue Tide: they've now won three in a row.
Bryan Almodovar made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Almodovar was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Luis Feliz was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Adrian Hernandez was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Meanwhile, Butler has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They lost 14-3 to North Arlington. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bulldogs have suffered since May 17, 2024.
Butler's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Manchester Regional, their record is now 2-5.
Manchester Regional suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Butler in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Falcons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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