The Manhattan Jaspers softball team suffered two losses against Mount St. Mary's, with scores of 2-1 and 3-2 at Gaelic Park. In the first game, despite having opportunities, the Jaspers could only capitalize on one run in the final inning, leading to a narrow defeat. The second game featured a more competitive back-and-forth, but Manhattan fell short, unable to equalize after cutting the lead to one in the sixth. Freshman Lainey Brown and catcher Kendall Penny both stood out, recording hits in both games.

By the Numbers
  • Manhattan now holds a record of 8-20 overall and 4-6 in MAAC play.
  • Karissa Spring pitched a complete game in the opener, allowing 2 earned runs on 7 hits.
State of Play
  • Manhattan has lost 5 of its last 6 games.
  • Mount St. Mary's improves to 8-20, now 5-4 in MAAC play.
What's Next

The Jaspers will face Fairleigh Dickinson in a non-conference matchup on March 31, aiming to rebound from the losses and improve their season record.

Bottom Line

Manhattan needs to capitalize on scoring opportunities and strengthen its pitching efforts to turn around its recent performance as they prepare for the upcoming game against FDU.