The Manhattan softball team won game one against Canisius 3-2, with game two scheduled to finish the following day at 2 pm after a rain delay. Both teams saw strong pitching performances, with Mollie Charest and Megan Giese holding the game scoreless early on. Sophia Kiseloski's home run gave the Jaspers a lead, answered by Canisius with two runs in the fifth inning. The game went into extra innings where Lauren Rende's hit secured a 3-2 victory for Manhattan.

By the Numbers
  • Manhattan won game one 3-2 against Canisius.
  • Mollie Charest pitched 6 innings, with 10 strikeouts and 1 earned run.
  • Megan Giese pitched 8 innings for Canisius, allowing 2 earned runs.
State of Play
  • Manhattan leads 5-2 in the fifth inning in the delayed game two.
  • Game two will resume the next day at 2 pm, followed by the third scheduled game of the series.
Bottom Line

Manhattan's win in game one sets up an exciting finish for game two the following day, showcasing strong pitching performances and timely hitting for the victory.