Manchester might've scored the first runs on Wednesday, but it was Lewis Cass who claimed the real prize. The Squires fell just short of the Kings by a score of 12-11. The Squires were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Kings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Hadley West made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Ava Sautter, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
Manchester has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Lewis Cass, they pushed their record up to 8-9 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Looking ahead, Manchester will head out on the road to square off against Columbia City at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.44 runs per game on average), something the Squires will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lewis Cass, they will host Delphi Community at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Kings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Oracles have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season.
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