McNeil took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Round Rock, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The McNeil Mavericks had just enough and edged out the Round Rock Dragons 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mavericks have posted since March 8, 2024.
John Salas tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits.

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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Joseph Sandusky, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in RBI. Another player making a difference was Preston Stone, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
McNeil kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
McNeil's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-6-2. As for Round Rock, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 15-2-1.
Looking ahead, McNeil will challenge Stony Point at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday. As for Round Rock, they will take on Cedar Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Cedar Ridge will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Round Rock surely won't give up without a fight.
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