The DuPont Manual Crimsons will venture away from home to challenge the Shelby County Rockets at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. DuPont Manual has given up an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Tuesday, DuPont Manual came up short against DeSales and fell 11-6.
DuPont Manual saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Sanford, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI. Another was Preston Jolly, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Shelby County, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They walked away with a 4-1 win over Woodford County on Wednesday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Foster Whisman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
Shelby County's victory bumped their record up to 9-12. As for DuPont Manual, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-11.
Shelby County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: DuPont Manual has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. It's a different story for Shelby County, though, as they've only averaged .350. Will they be able to contain DuPont Manual's hitters?
DuPont Manual took their win against Shelby County in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 9-0 score. Will the Crimsons repeat their success, or do the Rockets have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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