New Manchester hasn't had much luck against Alexander recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The New Manchester Jaguar will be playing at home against the Alexander Cougars at 5:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
New Manchester is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They lost 18-3 to Villa Rica.
Meanwhile, Alexander came up short against Chapel Hill on Monday, falling 9-3.
Erin Vineyard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in strikeouts.
On the hitting side, Alexander saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kenzie Townsend, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Alexander didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Chapel Hill only tossed four.
New Manchester's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Alexander, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-8 record this season.
New Manchester suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Alexander in their previous meeting back in August. Will New Manchester have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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