For the second straight game, Manchester will face off against Fairless. The Panthers will host the Falcons at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Last Monday, Manchester didn't have quite enough to beat Fairless and fell 6-5. That's two games in a row now that the Panthers have lost by just one run.
For Fairless' part, the team relied heavily on Lucas Peters, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2. What's more, Peters posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Mike Ritterbeck, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Peters wasn't the only one making solid contact: Fairless kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive games dating back to last season.
Manchester's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Fairless, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Manchester's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's matchup. The Panthers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Fairless, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Manchester continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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