Manchester was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Midlothian Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Manchester of the 9-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Midlothian's part, Marlee Gaskell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. Gaskell has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Bella Moussa, who went 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Erin Fiege was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-4.
Manchester's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Midlothian, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 13-3.
Manchester will head out on the road to face off against Glen Allen at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Midlothian, they will be playing at home against James River Midlothian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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