Manchester had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They won by a run and slipped past the Hoover Vikings 6-5.
Rachel Baker spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on nine hits and racked up 15 Ks.
On the hitting side, Cassidy Perry was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. Cayleigh Bowe was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Manchester will head out on the road to square off against Triway at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hoover, they will be playing in front of their home fans against GlenOak at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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