The Manor Mustangs are taking a road trip to square off against the Crockett Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Manor has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Round Rock Westwood hit Manor with a six-run fifth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Mustangs lost 13-3 to the Warriors. The loss continues a trend for the Mustangs in their meetings with the Warriors: they've now lost six in a row.
Andrea Ovalle and Rylie Staff stepped up to the plate in a big way. Ovalle got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base, while Staff went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Crockett came up short against Churchill on Friday, falling 11-2.
Crockett saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Julianna Gipson, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Manor now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Crockett, they now also have a losing record of 2-3.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Manor has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .509. However, it's not like Crockett struggles in that department as they've averaged .523. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Manor's way against Crockett in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, as Manor made off with a 20-9 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mustangs since the team 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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