DuPont Manual was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ballard Bruins. The result was an unpleasant reminder to DuPont Manual of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Olivia Kunkle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and seven unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Hailey Kincaid made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Ballard's side, Mikayla Milby and Kady Dennis did most of the damage at the plate: Milby scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Dennis got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI. Lillian Koch was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
DuPont Manual now has a losing record at 9-10. As for Ballard, their win bumped their record up to 13-4.
DuPont Manual will look to defend their home field on Monday against Pleasure Ridge Park at 5:00 p.m. As for Ballard, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against North Oldham at 6:00 p.m.
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