For the second straight game, McNeil will face off against Cedar Ridge. The Mavericks will be playing at home against the Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
McNeil took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Cedar Ridge, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mavericks won by a run and slipped past the Raiders 8-7. The game was the first time the Mavericks have beaten the Raiders on their field since April 16, 2019.
Justin Sandusky was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025.
Sandusky wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alan Bear Johnston, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Another was Andrew Mata, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
McNeil's victory bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Cedar Ridge, they dropped their record down to 16-10-2 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
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