The Dobie Longhorns will venture away from home to challenge the Manvel Mavericks at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dobie's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Manvel's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Dobie is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Alvin just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 4-1 to the Yellowjackets.
Dobie got a good showing from Tristan McKissick, who pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time McKissick hasn't allowed a single hit since back in February.
At the plate, Dobie saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gio Ramirez, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, Manvel suffered their biggest defeat since February 20th on Friday. They lost 9-3 to Dawson. The loss continues a trend for the Mavericks in their meetings with the Eagles: they've now lost six in a row.
Dobie's defeat dropped their record down to 20-7. As for Manvel, their loss dropped their record down to 15-10-1.
Dobie's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's matchup. The Longhorns have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Manvel, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Dobie continue to outrun the ball?
Dobie couldn't quite finish off Manvel in their previous matchup back in April of 2025 and fell 3-1. Can the Longhorns avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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