If Manchester was feeling good fresh off their 6-0 takedown of Whitko on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Squires fell just short of the Lewis Cass Kings by a score of 5-4 on Wednesday. The Squires were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Kings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Evan Estep spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Ethan Hendrix made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Reiss Gaerte, who went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Manchester has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season. As for Lewis Cass, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manchester will host Heritage at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Squires' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lewis Cass, they will be playing at home against Eastern at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Comets will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Kings surely won't give up without a fight.
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