In a thrilling baseball showdown on February 20, 2024, St. Thomas (Tex.) secured a dramatic 10-9 victory over Texas-Dallas after a back-and-forth battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.

St. Thomas got off to a strong start, jumping ahead with a 3-0 lead in the first two innings. Timothy Mansell's two-RBI single in the first inning set the tone for St. Thomas, followed by Jarod Smith's RBI double in the second inning.

However, Texas-Dallas fought back in the third inning, leveling the score at 3-3 with RBI hits from Albert Garza, Dylan Bivins, and Nico Fernandez. St. Thomas responded emphatically in the bottom of the third, scoring four runs to regain control of the game. Mansell drew a crucial walk, driving in a run, and a wild pitch and a passed ball allowed two more runs to score. Israel Fields added a sacrifice fly, extending St. Thomas's lead to 7-3.

The seesaw battle continued as Texas-Dallas clawed their way back into contention, narrowing the deficit to 7-6 by the fifth inning. St. Thomas maintained a slim lead until the seventh inning when Texas-Dallas tied the game at 7-7 with a sacrifice fly.

In the eighth inning, Texas-Dallas seized the lead for the first time, capitalizing on a throwing error to go ahead 8-7. However, St. Thomas responded once again in the bottom of the eighth, with Mason Seay's RBI single knotting the score at 8-8 before Dillon McKee's clutch two-RBI double put them back on top 10-8.

In the ninth inning, St. Thomas's pitching held firm, with reliever Kameron Craig closing out the game to secure the hard-fought victory.

This thrilling contest showcased the resilience and determination of both teams, with St. Thomas ultimately emerging victorious in a high-scoring affair. The win improves St. Thomas's record to 3-3, while Texas-Dallas falls to 3-1, but both teams demonstrated their competitive spirit and ability to battle until the final out.