Torrington at Manchester - July 27

Torrington travels to Manchester Sunday night to play a pivotal game against the Silkworms.
The Twisters (12-23) trail the Silkworms (15-22) by 2 games for the final playoff spot in the Southern Division. Getting the start for Torrington is Josh Smith (Lipscomb). Smith is 2-1 in 6 games (all starts) this season with a 4.15 ERA, according to the NECBL's Web site. In 36 innings this season, Smith has given up 23 runs (17 earned) on 36 hits, striking out 43 while walking 25. Batters are hitting .259 against him this season.
Manchester is projected to pitch Jamil Acosta (Rio Hondo College). Acosta is 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA in 4 games (2 starts) this season. In 13 innings pitched, Acosta has given up 8 runs (6 earned) on 16 hits, striking out 9 while walking 4. Opponents are batting .291 against him this season.
The Twisters are 3-2 against the Silkworms this season.