The DuPont Manual Crimsons are taking a road trip to square off against the Jeffersonville Red Devils at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. DuPont Manual is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
DuPont Manual will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Friday, then bounced right back against Christian Academy-Louisville on Tuesday. The Crimsons put the hurt on the Centurions with a sharp 10-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Crimsons, who have now won ten matches by six runs or more so far this season.
DuPont Manual got a massive performance out of Bella Newell, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. That's the most hits Newell has posted since back in March of 2024. Payton Russell was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: DuPont Manual kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Floyd Central hit Jeffersonville with a seven-run third inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Red Devils came up short against the Highlanders, falling 16-6.
Kenzie Myers was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Jeffersonville dropped their record down to 1-7 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. As for DuPont Manual, their record is now 12-5.
Jeffersonville's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: DuPont Manual has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. It's a different story for Jeffersonville, though, as they've only averaged .340. Will they be able to contain DuPont Manual's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
