For the second straight game, Manchester Academy will face off against North Delta. The Mavericks will take on the Green Wave at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Manchester Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
Manchester Academy heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Tuesday. They lost 7-1 to North Delta.
For North Delta's part, Landon Hoshell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 12 Ks. Hoshell has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jett Manning, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Karson Ware, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
North Delta kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Manchester Academy only managed two hits.
The victory made it two in a row for North Delta and bumps their season record up to 22-10. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Manchester Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 29-10.
Manchester Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Mavericks have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for North Delta, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Manchester Academy continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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