The Manhattan Jaspers softball team split a conference doubleheader with Niagara, scoring a total of 17 runs over two games. They won the first game 7-1, thanks to strong pitching from Karissa Spring and timely hits from Lainey Brown. However, in the second game, despite taking a lead, the Jaspers lost 14-10 after a back-and-forth contest that saw both teams combine for 24 runs. The split leaves Manhattan with a season record of 15-31 overall and 10-14 in the MAAC.

By the Numbers
  • Manhattan scored a total of 17 runs across both games.
  • Lainey Brown had 6 hits throughout the doubleheader, including 1 home run.
  • Karissa Spring pitched a complete game in the first match, allowing just 1 earned run on 4 hits.
State of Play
  • Jaspers' pitching shone in Game 1, but struggled in Game 2 against Niagara's offense.
  • Both teams exhibited strong offensive bursts, particularly in the high-scoring second game.
What's Next

Manhattan is set to face the same Niagara team again on April 26, aiming for improvement and a series win on their final road trip of the season.

Bottom Line

To secure a successful end to the season, the Jaspers will need to enhance their pitching strategy and maintain offensive consistency against Niagara.