Denton hadn't done well against McKinney recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Broncos had just enough and edged out the Lions 6-5. This was payback for the Broncos, who suffered a 5-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.

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| 02/20/26 - Home | 6-5 W |
| 03/05/21 - Away | 3-5 L |
| 02/21/19 - Neutral | 3-4 L |
| 02/24/17 - Home | 4-7 L |
Denton's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-1-1. As for McKinney, they dropped their record down to 1-2 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Denton will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Memorial at 12:15 p.m. As for McKinney, they will face off against Harker Heights at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Lions' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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