Manchester extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-8 in the process. They came up short against the Hanover-Horton Comets, falling 6-0. If the Flying Dutchmen were looking for revenge after losing 16-1 to the Comets when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Hanover-Horton, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 13-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Hanover-Horton's part, Alexyn DuBois was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. DuBois has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amanda Ley, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Haley Applegate also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manchester will challenge Dundee at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hanover-Horton, they will take on Columbia Central at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Comets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Eagles have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season.
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