The Grapevine Mustangs will challenge the Richland Royals at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Grapevine managed to slip by Birdville the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Mustangs lost 10-0 to the Hawks on Monday.
Grapevine saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Braylee Smart, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
Meanwhile, Richland waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with ten straight wins... but they left with 11. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Hawks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Royals have posted since February 20th.
The team relied heavily on Mia Berain, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base. Sam Aguilar was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Grapevine's defeat dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Richland, their win bumped their record up to 21-2.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Grapevine hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Richland 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.
Grapevine was able to grind out a solid victory over Richland in their previous matchup back in April of 2025, winning 4-0. Do the Mustangs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Royals turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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