Softball Recap: Dupont Manual Turns Things Around After Road Loss

Crimsons

Margin (Wins)

04/30/25 vs Presentation	15
04/03/25 vs Lynn Camp	15
04/01/25 vs Lynn Camp	15
03/26/25 vs Central	15
04/23/25 @ Jeffersonville	14

There's no place like home for DuPont Manual, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Presentation Toppers a 15-0 shutout on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Crimsons, who have now won 12 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Hailey Kincaid was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Bella Newell was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Payton Russell, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

DuPont Manual always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .739. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

DuPont Manual is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Presentation, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. DuPont Manual will head out to face off against Butler at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Crimsons will need to watch out since the Bears have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games. As for Presentation, they will challenge Jeffersontown at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Chargers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.83 runs per game on average), something the Toppers will no doubt try to take advantage of.