While Villa Rica put up plenty of runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for New Manchester. The Wildcats were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over the Jaguar. That looming 11-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wildcats yet this season.
Sophia Plagemann and Helaina Magistro made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Plagemann struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Magistro tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. At the plate, Plagemann went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run, while Magistro went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Magistro is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
Aila Kent
| 08/14/25 vs New Manchester | 3 |
| 08/27/24 vs Lithia Springs | 2 |
| 08/13/25 @ South Paulding | 1 |
| 09/12/24 vs New Manchester | 1 |
In other batting news, Villa Rica let Aila Kent and Addison Price run wild. Kent went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run, while Price went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and two runs. Those three RBI gave Kent a new career-high.
Villa Rica always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .522. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Villa Rica's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for New Manchester, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Villa Rica will welcome Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for New Manchester, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Westlake at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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