Softball Recap: Manchester Drops Season-High Score on Orrville

Panthers

Team Score (Highest)

04/14/25 vs Orrville	21
03/27/25 vs Tug Valley	17
04/12/25 vs Medina	15
04/09/25 @ Fairless	14
04/12/25 @ Louisville	8

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Manchester). Everything went their way against the Orrville Red Riders on Monday as they made off with a 21-1 win. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Red Riders: they've now won seven in a row.

Rachel Baker and Cassidy Perry were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Baker pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Perry pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Baker has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. At bat, Baker scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Perry scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. What's more, Baker posted two doubles, the most she's had over her last 11 games.

In other batting news, Alli Hodgkinson and Lilly Konen did most of the damage at the plate: Hodgkinson got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Konen scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. That's the most RBI Hodgkinson has posted since back in May of 2024. Savannah Hayes also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Manchester always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .816. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Manchester pushed their record up to 9-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Orrville, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Coming up, Manchester will head out on the road to challenge Tallmadge at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Devils will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. Orrville will be paying especially close attention to Manchester's matchup: after Manchester faces off against Tallmadge, they'll take on Orrville again at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.