Northfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 8-5 to the Manchester Squires. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Northfield of the 12-10 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Northfield saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Warnock, who went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaycie Krom, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Manchester's side, Molly Schannep spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. Schannep has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Manchester let Izzy Renz and Hadley West loose on the outfield. Renz scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while West scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Savannah Evans was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Northfield's defeat dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Manchester, their win bumped their record up to 12-10.
Northfield will head out on the road to face off against Oak Hill at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Oak Hill's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Northfield's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Manchester, they will challenge Whitko at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Manchester is facing Whitko at the right time seeing as Whitko is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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