Rome's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They put the hurt on the New Manchester Jaguar with a sharp 12-4 win. This was payback for the Wolves, who suffered a 24-7 loss the last time these two teams met.
Madyson Thacker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Thacker was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in September of 2024.
Dahlia Reyes
| 08/21/25 vs New Manchester | 2 |
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In other batting news, Rome got a big performance out of Dahlia Reyes, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Reyes a new career-high. Aaliyah Helton also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Rome's record now sits at 4-1. As for New Manchester, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-3-1.
Coming up, Rome will face off against Fannin County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Rebels will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Wolves surely won't give up without a fight. As for New Manchester, they will challenge Sandy Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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