Manheim Central hasn't had much luck against Warwick recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. Manheim Central will host Warwick at 4:15 p.m. Warwick took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Manheim Central, who comes in off a win.
Manheim Central is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Dover with a sharp 17-2 victory on Monday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Barons considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Riley Hostetter made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Hostetter was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That double was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Paige Garner was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Rilee Bender was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Manheim Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .727. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to ten runs the game before, Warwick was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They fell just short of Spring-Ford by a score of 3-2.
Kate Shaak was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Katie Heisey made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
The win got Manheim Central back to even at 3-3. As for Warwick, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Warwick's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Manheim Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .452. It's a different story for Warwick, though, as they've only averaged .229. Will they be able to contain Manheim Central's hitters?
Manheim Central might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Warwick in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will Manheim Central 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.
