DAY ONE RECAPS OF THE 2026 MUSTANG-9 WORLD SERIES

DAY 1 GAME 1: SAN DIEGO (TECOLOTE), CA (11) VS. RALEIGH, NC (0)

Zayn Z Drives In 4 To Lead San Diego (Tecolote), CA Past Raleigh, NC

Zayn Z drove in four runs on two hits to lead San Diego (Tecolote), CA past Raleigh, NC 11-0 on Friday at 1599 18th St. In the fifth inning, Zayn hit a grand slam to left field.

San Diego (Tecolote), CA were the first to get on the board in the first when an error scored one run.

San Diego (Tecolote), CA added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Carter S doubled down the left field line, and Raleigh, NC committed an error, each scoring one run.

San Diego (Tecolote), CA added one run in the third after San Diego (Tecolote), CA scored on a passed ball.

Five more San Diego (Tecolote), CA runs crossed the plate in the fifth inning to extend the lead to 11-0. Jaceyon W singled, scoring one run, and Zayn hit a grand slam to left field.

Jack S stepped on the mound first for San Diego (Tecolote), CA. The starting pitcher allowed zero hits and zero runs over two and one-third innings, striking out four and walking one. Owen A stepped on the mound first for Raleigh, NC. The pitcher gave up four hits and four runs (one earned) over three innings, striking out one and walking none. Carter threw two and two-thirds innings of shutout ball for San Diego (Tecolote), CA in relief. The pitcher allowed two hits, striking out two and walking none.

Jaceyon and Zayn each collected two hits for San Diego (Tecolote), CA. Bode B stole two bases. San Diego (Tecolote), CA stole six bases in the game.

Maddox M and Brogan F each collected one hit for Raleigh, NC. Raleigh, NC turned one double play in the game.

DAY 1 GAME 2: PLACENTIA, CA (3) VS. MONTERREY, MEXICO (1)

Pitching Impressive As Placentia, CA Beat Monterrey, Mexico

Both teams were strong on the bump on Friday, but Placentia, CA defeated Monterrey, Mexico 3-1. Paxton J started the game for Placentia, CA and recorded nine outs.

Placentia, CA got on the board in the bottom of the second inning after Oliver G doubled to center field, and Oliver scored after tagging up, each scoring one run.

Paxton started on the hill for Placentia, CA. The starter gave up one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out two and walking none. Mateo F stepped on the bump first for Monterrey, Mexico. The starting pitcher gave up four hits and three runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking three. Dominic F threw two and one-third innings of zero-run ball for Placentia, CA in relief. The pitcher gave up zero hits, striking out three and walking none.

Maddox B, Dominic, Maddox G, and Oliver each collected one hit for Placentia, CA. Oliver and Maverick G were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Placentia, CA. Maddox stole three bases.

Javier A went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Monterrey, Mexico in hits.

DAY 1 GAME 3: BEIJING, CHINA (5) VS. ARUBA (4)

Beijing, China Earn Walk-Off Win Over Aruba

It came down to the wire on Friday at 1599 18th St, as Beijing, China grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 5-4, over Aruba. The game was tied at four in the bottom of the sixth when Jiarui C singled, scoring one run.

Beijing, China rallied for the victory despite trailing 4-0 in the third.

Aruba got on the board in the top of the first inning after Beijing, China M9 committed an error, J'sean T grounded out, and Zhaèr T grounded out, each scoring one run.

Aruba M9 added one run in the third after Xyfer S flew out.

Beijing, China jumped into the lead in the bottom of the sixth when Ziya G drew a walk, scoring one run, Yuyang L drew a walk, scoring one run, and Jiarui singled, scoring one run.

Xuanran Z began the game for Beijing, China. The pitcher surrendered four hits and four runs (one earned) over four and one-third innings, striking out none and walking one. Aiden B stepped on the bump first for Aruba. The starter gave up zero hits and zero runs over three and one-third innings, striking out five and walking none. Jiarui pitched one inning of scoreless ball for Beijing, China in relief. The hurler allowed one hit, striking out none and walking none.

Jiarui, Xuanran, and Yueming D each collected one hit for Beijing, China M9. Jiarui and Yueming were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Beijing, China M9. Jiarui, Xuanran, and Ziya each stole multiple bases for Beijing, China. Beijing, China stole nine bases in the game. Beijing, China turned two double plays in the game.

Aiden, J'sean, Omaric A, Osdin C, and Eduard F each collected one hit for Aruba. Xyfer, J'sean, Zhaèr, and Omaric each drove in one run for Aruba. Omaric stole two bases. Aruba stole six bases in the game. Aruba didn't commit a single error in the field. Zhaèr had the most chances in the field with six.

DAY 1 GAME 4: MANHATTAN BEACH, CA (11) VS. EAGLE PASS, TX (1)

Eagle Pass, TX M9 Fall After Strong Showing By Manhattan Beach, CA M9

Eagle Pass, TX M9 couldn't keep up with Manhattan Beach, CA M9 and fell 11-1 on Friday at 1599 18th St.

Manhattan Beach, CA M9 jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Duke S grounded out, scoring one run, Russell P singled, scoring two runs, and Barrett B singled, scoring one run.

Manhattan Beach, CA M9 added one run in the second after Kellan T doubled down the left field line.

Manhattan Beach, CA M9 scored five runs on two hits in the bottom of the third inning. An error scored two runs, Easton V induced Ivan P to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Easton induced Kellan to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, and Nixon C doubled, scoring one run.

Bryce B began the game for Eagle Pass, TX M9. The hurler allowed three hits and four runs (three earned) over one inning, striking out none and walking two. Henry S began the game for Manhattan Beach, CA M9. The starting pitcher surrendered zero hits and zero runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out none and walking none.

Derek A led Eagle Pass, TX M9 with one run batted in. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Derek and Jason M each collected one hit for Eagle Pass, TX M9. Aaron R and Easton each stole multiple bases for Eagle Pass, TX M9. Eagle Pass, TX M9 stole seven bases in the game.

Oliver B, Duke, and Kellan each drove in two runs for Manhattan Beach, CA M9. Nixon went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Manhattan Beach, CA M9 in hits. Cruz W led Manhattan Beach, CA M9 with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Cruz stole four bases. Manhattan Beach, CA M9 ran wild on the base paths, accumulating 13 stolen bases for the game. Manhattan Beach, CA M9 turned one double play in the game.