Shadow Creek and Manvel are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2018, but likely not for long. The Shadow Creek Sharks will venture away from home to face off against the Manvel Mavericks at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Shadow Creek's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Manvel's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Shadow Creek barely beat Manvel the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Shadow Creek blew past Manvel 8-2 on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Sharks, who have now won five games by six runs or more so far this season.
Nolan Wheeler looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Lubin Rincon
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On the hitting side, Lubin Rincon was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while going 3-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Allen Cross, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Manvel is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5. As for Shadow Creek, their win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 8-5.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Shadow Creek has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Manvel struggles in that department as they've averaged .460. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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