Manor is 0-6 against McNeil since March of 2023 but things could change on Friday. The Mustangs will face off against the Mavericks at 7:00 p.m. Manor has given up an average of 9.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Vista Ridge hit Manor with a five-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Mustangs came up short against the Rangers, falling 11-1.
Meanwhile, McNeil fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Cedar Ridge on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 7-6.
Justin Sandusky put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of McNeil's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 6-11 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Preston Stone was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Manor's record is now 6-15. As for McNeil, their record now sits at 8-12.
Manor suffered a grim 31-2 defeat to McNeil in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Can the Mustangs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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