Softball Recap: Manvel Mavericks vs. Friendswood Mustangs
It was a good run, but Manvel unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Friendswood Mustangs by a score of 2-1. Manvel was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Friendswood apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
Ryley Nihart spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Manvel saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Skylar Frederick, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Friendswood's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Maddie Green gave up only one earned run on seven hits.
Manvel's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 20-9-1. As for Friendswood, they pushed their record up to 18-8 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Manvel will take on Santa Fe at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Santa Fe's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Manvel's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Friendswood, they will head out on the road to face off against La Porte at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Friendswood is facing La Porte at the right time seeing as La Porte is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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