Baseball Game Preview: Manvel Mavericks vs. Shadow Creek Sharks

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03/11/25 - Away	2-8 L
02/20/24 - Home	4-5 L
02/20/23 - Away	5-6 L
02/21/22 - Home	6-4 W
03/10/20 - Away	2-9 L
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Manvel and Shadow Creek are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2018, but likely not for long. The Manvel Mavericks will welcome the Shadow Creek Sharks at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Manvel 3.9, Shadow Creek 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.

Manvel is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 8-2 to Shadow Creek.

For Shadow Creek's part, Nolan Wheeler looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.

At the plate, Lubin Rincon was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while going 3-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Allen Cross was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.

Shadow Creek's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 8-5. As for Manvel, they now have a losing record of 4-5.

Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Manvel has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .460. However, it's not like Shadow Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.