For the second straight game, Manchester will face off against Tuslaw. The Panthers will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. Manchester is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
Manchester will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Friday, then bounced right back against Tuslaw on Tuesday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Mustangs. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by six runs or more this season.
Alli Hodgkinson and Cassidy Perry did most of the damage at the plate: Hodgkinson went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base, while Perry went 1-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI Perry has posted since back in April of 2024. Lilly Konen was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Manchester hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tuslaw struck out eight times.
Manchester pushed their record up to 11-3 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Tuslaw, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-4.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Manchester hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .354. However, it's not like Tuslaw struggles in that department as they've averaged .440. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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