Manhattan High baseball splits doubleheader at Hayden

Indians fall 4-2 in Game 1 before winning 10-0 shutout in Game 2

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:48am

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A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in shades of green, brown, and white, representing the action and energy of a high school baseball game.A cubist interpretation of the Manhattan High baseball team's split doubleheader, capturing the energy and movement of the game through fragmented geometric shapes.Manhattan Today

The Manhattan High School baseball team split a doubleheader against Hayden on Tuesday, losing the first game 4-2 before bouncing back with a 10-0 shutout victory in the second game behind a strong pitching performance from Carter Goodpasture.

Why it matters

The split doubleheader result keeps Manhattan High's season record at an even 5-5 as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the competitive Centennial League. The team will look to build on the Game 2 shutout win as they aim to gain ground in the standings.

The details

In the first game, Manhattan High fell behind 4-0 early and was unable to complete the comeback, losing 4-2. But the Indians responded in the second game, riding a dominant outing from pitcher Carter Goodpasture to a 10-0 shutout victory.

  • The doubleheader took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Game 1 resulted in a 4-2 loss for Manhattan High.
  • Game 2 saw Manhattan High win 10-0 behind Carter Goodpasture's shutout performance.

The players

Carter Goodpasture

The Manhattan High pitcher who threw a shutout in the second game of the doubleheader.

Manhattan High School

The high school baseball team that split the doubleheader against Hayden.

Hayden

The opposing high school baseball team that Manhattan High played against in the doubleheader.

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What’s next

Manhattan High will look to build on the Game 2 shutout win as they continue their Centennial League schedule, aiming to improve their 5-5 record and secure a playoff spot.

The takeaway

Despite the Game 1 loss, Manhattan High showed resilience by bouncing back with a dominant 10-0 shutout victory in the second game of the doubleheader, demonstrating the team's ability to respond to adversity as they push for a strong finish to the season.