It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Manteo ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out the Holmes Aces 11-9. Winning may never get old, but the Redskins sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Makenna Gray made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three runs and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
Hayley Wescott
| 04/29/26 @ Holmes | 3 |
| 04/24/26 vs Camden County | 2 |
| 04/13/26 vs Gates County | 2 |
| 04/03/26 vs Eastern Christian HomeSchool | 2 |
| 03/17/26 @ Cape Hatteras Secondary | 2 |
In other batting news, Manteo got a massive performance out of Hayley Wescott, who went 3-for-5 with one home run and two RBI. Those three hits gave Wescott a new career-high. Kayla Austin was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Manteo's record now sits at 15-6. As for Holmes, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Manteo will head out to challenge First Flight at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Holmes does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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