The Nimitz Vikings will kick their season off against the Mansfield Summit Jaguars on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled at 1:00 p.m.
Mansfield Summit is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of Life Waxahachie. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Jaguars have suffered since February 22, 2024.
Their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
As for Nimitz, they've got a clean slate this season. Last year, they finished on the right side of .500 (16-10-1), and they're hoping to kick off an even more successful campaign this year.
Nimitz took their victory against Mansfield Summit when the teams last played back in April of 2021 by a conclusive 13-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Nimitz since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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