Prep sports roundup: Hunter Manning strikes out 12 in West Ranch win
Briefly

Hunter Manning, who lives near the West Ranch High baseball field, has transitioned seamlessly from Notre Dame High to West Ranch, enhancing both his academic and athletic life. He is set to pitch at UC Irvine, where he wishes his catcher, Nolan Stoll, could accompany him. Their chemistry flourished unexpectedly when Stoll began calling pitches after a communication device failure, resulting in Manning striking out 12 batters in a recent game. As their team vies for league supremacy, their successful partnership is becoming a notable highlight of the season.
Hunter Manning struck out 12 in West Ranch's 3-1 victory over Hart, crediting catcher Nolan Stoll for calling an excellent game and enhancing his performance.
The duo of Manning and Stoll thrived when a PitchCom device malfunctioned led to Stoll calling pitches for Manning, allowing him to achieve remarkable strikeout records.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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