For the second straight game, Fort Bend Kempner will face off against Manvel. The Cougars will venture away from home to square off against the Mavericks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fort Bend Kempner has given up an average of 6.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Fort Bend Kempner's offense. They came up short against Manvel on Tuesday, falling 11-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Cougars in their meetings with the Mavericks: they've now lost five in a row.
For Manvel's part, Dylan Lam looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Lam has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Reece Johnson was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in February. Brayden Tuiasosopo also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Manvel always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .559. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Manvel is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games. As for Fort Bend Kempner, their loss dropped their record down to 7-13-1.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fort Bend Kempner has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. However, it's not like Manvel struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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