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Big Day for Manley: Swats 5 Hits Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 "It was like I was hitting little league pitching," said Jeff Manley after his 5-hit performance against the Sun Devils. "No offense meant to Arizona State, but it was like I was back in little league again. I could see the ball that well. But this wasn't a kid league park, it was Packard Stadium." The Connecticut center fielder had a fantastic day at the plate, knocking out 5 hits in 6 at-bats and pacing his club to a 14-2 victory. His manager elaborated after the game to the press, saying, "Jeff worked the entire offseason on trying to shorten his swing and stay inside the ball and the hard work is paying off in base hits." "That's what I'm trying to do," Manley said. "Be quick to the ball and let it travel a little farther so I get a better look at it." Jeff Manley singled in the 1st, hit an RBI triple in the 2nd, struck out in the 3rd, hit an RBI single in the 6th, singled in the 8th and hit a two-run single in the 9th. Manley on the season is hitting .271 with 5 home runs. His stats include 28 RBIs and 27 runs scored. |
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