Softball Game Preview: Manvel Mavericks vs. Shadow Creek Sharks

The Manvel Mavericks will challenge the Shadow Creek Sharks at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Manvel has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Manvel was handed a 13-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Pasadena Memorial 13-12. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Manvel considering their one-run performance the game before.

Skylar Frederick was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that she hit this season. Karsyn Carrier was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.

Meanwhile, Shadow Creek fell victim to Alvin and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Yellowjackets by a score of 2-0. The Sharks have struggled against the Yellowjackets recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.

Shadow Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Manvel, they moved to 9-8 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.

Manvel came up short against Shadow Creek in their previous matchup back in February, falling 15-12. Will Manvel have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.