Baseball Game Preview: Manvel Mavericks vs. Sam Rayburn Texans

The Manvel Mavericks will challenge the Sam Rayburn Texans at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Manvel is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.

On Saturday, Manvel got the win against South Houston by a conclusive 11-4. The victory continues a trend for the Mavericks in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now won three in a row.

Brayden Tuiasosopo

Runs Batted In

03/22/25 vs South Houston	4
03/04/25 vs Pasadena Memorial	3
02/28/25 vs Austin	3
02/27/25 vs Fort Bend Bush	3
03/11/25 @ Shadow Creek	1
+ 1 more games

The team relied heavily on Brayden Tuiasosopo, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. He has become a key player for Manvel: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least three RBI, but 3-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Gabriel Roberts, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double.

Tuiasosopo wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Manvel kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. Manvel is a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Meanwhile, after soaring to ten runs the game before, Sam Rayburn was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They came up short against Alvin, falling 12-2. The Texans haven't had much luck with the Yellowjackets recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.

Sam Rayburn's loss dropped their record down to 5-7-2. As for Manvel, their win bumped their record up to 6-8.

Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Manvel has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like Sam Rayburn struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Manvel took their victory against Sam Rayburn in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 by a conclusive 14-0. Does Manvel have another victory up their sleeve, or will Sam Rayburn turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.