New Manchester extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 1-5-1. They came up short against the Alexander Cougars, falling 15-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Jaguar of the 20-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
New Manchester saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Da'Najah Williams, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
As for Alexander, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by ten runs or more this season.
On Alexander's side, they let Madison Smith and Kenzie Townsend run wild. Smith got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs, while Townsend went 2-for-4 with three runs and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Smith a new career-high. Lulu Berry was another key player, earning one RBI and three runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Manchester will welcome Lithia Springs at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.75 runs per game on average), something the Jaguar will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Alexander, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Villa Rica at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season.
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