The Navarro Panthers will square off against the Wimberley Texans on Saturday. Navarro is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Navarro is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They walked away with a 6-1 victory over Pleasanton. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.
Tyler Riske spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Emerson Elder
| 05/01/26 vs Pleasanton | 3 |
| 04/30/26 @ Pleasanton | 1 |
| 04/25/26 vs Goliad | 2 |
| 04/24/26 vs Hallettsville | 1 |
| 04/17/26 vs John F. Kennedy | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
On the hitting side, Emerson Elder was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Noah Rosas, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Manor New Tech typically has all the answers at home, but on Saturday Wimberley proved too difficult a challenge. They were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the Titans. The result was nothing new for the Texans, who have now won eight matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Alex Abrusley was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Abrusley was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
In other pitching news, Nathan Baker looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Jacob Abrusley, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. That triple was his first of the season. Sage Hall was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Wimberley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in four consecutive games.
Navarro's win bumped their record up to 23-7. As for Wimberley, their victory bumped their record up to 16-6-1.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Navarro has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .461. However, it's not like Wimberley struggles in that department as they've averaged .449. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Navarro suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Wimberley when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
