Manchester barely beat Jordan the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Blue Devils blew past the Red Jackets 18-9 on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Blue Devils in their matchups with the Red Jackets: they've now won six in a row.
Ca'Monee Mitchell made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off five hits. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with five stolen bases, four runs, and two doubles. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played.
Layla Kidd
| 10/07/25 vs Jordan | 3 |
| 10/01/25 @ Creekside | 2 |
| 09/24/25 @ Marion County | 1 |
| 09/22/25 vs Shaw | 1 |
| 09/04/25 vs Kendrick | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Layla Kidd, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with five stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits (three). Addison Painter was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI.
Manchester always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .523. They are 4-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Manchester's victory bumped their record up to 4-19. As for Jordan, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 13 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
Manchester will challenge Peach County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Blue Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season. Jordan does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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