Manchester had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Everything went their way against the Stockbridge Tigers on Saturday as they made off with a 21-15 win. The Blue Devils not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since August 19, 2024 (when they won 23-2).
Harlyn Townsend
| 08/02/25 @ Stockbridge | 7 |
| 08/09/24 vs Callaway | 3 |
| 09/18/24 vs Mt. Zion | 2 |
| 10/03/24 @ Mt. Zion | 1 |
| 08/19/24 @ Hardaway | 1 |
Harlyn Townsend made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and 13 unearned) runs off four hits. Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addison Painter, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, six RBI, and two runs. What's more, she posted two hits, the most she's had since back in August of 2024. Ajah Ellison was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.
Stockbridge's loss was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Coming up, Manchester will take on Spalding at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Stockbridge, they will face off against Ola at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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