After low-scoring totals in their previous three matchup, Manheim Central brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Manheim Township Blue Streaks on Friday, sneaking past 17-15. Considering the Barons' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Kendal Newswanger
| 03/27/26 @ Manheim Township | 4 |
| 03/24/25 vs Dover | 3 |
| 03/18/25 @ Cedar Cliff | 2 |
| 03/25/26 @ Warwick | 1 |
| 04/02/25 vs Garden Spot | 1 |
Kendal Newswanger was excellent, firing off two home runs, seven RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-5. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Paige Garner was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Manheim Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Manheim Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Manheim Township, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Manheim Central will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Blue Streaks: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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