Jacket Baseball ties Abilene Wylie in Tourney Opener

The Stephenville Yellow Jackets kicked off the first round of the 2025 Leslie Hughes Invitational with a hard-fought 2-2 tie against the Abilene Wylie Bulldogs. Pitching was the story of the night for the Jackets, as Roston Winiecke and Gabe Elms combined to go the distance, holding the Bulldogs to just two runs over seven innings. Despite several opportunities at the plate, Stephenville couldn’t push across the go-ahead run, settling for the tournament-opening draw.

With the tie in the books, the Yellow Jackets now turn their attention to a crucial doubleheader on Friday. They’ll face Gatesville and Grandview as they continue tournament play, looking to build momentum and add to the win column. With solid pitching and key bats ready to step up, Stephenville remains in the hunt for a strong showing in the Leslie Hughes Invitational.