Manor New Tech was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 19-0 loss at the hands of the Caldwell Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Manor New Tech of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Caldwell's part, Caitlyn Faust and Avery Smith were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Faust tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Smith pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At the plate, Faust scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Smith scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Smith has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times she's played.
In other batting news, Caldwell got a massive performance out of Kamryn Hill, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, five RBI, and a triple. Kelly Urbanovsky was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Manor New Tech's loss dropped their record down to 2-20. As for Caldwell, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-8.
Manor New Tech will head out on the road to square off against La Grange at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Caldwell, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Taylor at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Caldwell will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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