For the second straight game, Manvel will face off against Fort Bend Kempner. The Mavericks will be playing at home against the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Manvel is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Manvel's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Fort Bend Kempner as they made off with an 11-0 win. The Mavericks haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Dylan Lam
| 04/01/25 @ Alvin | 8 |
| 03/21/25 @ South Houston | 5 |
| 03/14/25 vs Shadow Creek | 5 |
| 03/25/25 vs Sam Rayburn | 4 |
| 03/01/25 vs New Caney | 4 |
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Dylan Lam looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. He is becoming a predictor of Manvel's success: when he allows at most three hits the team is 3-1 (and 7-8 when he doesn't).
On the hitting side, Manvel got a big performance out of Reece Johnson, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Johnson has become a key player for the Mavericks: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 6-9 otherwise. Christian Hamilton was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Manvel kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Manvel now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Fort Bend Kempner, their loss dropped their record down to 7-13-1.
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 .432. However, it's not like Fort Bend Kempner struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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