Unicorns escape by one run; Freedom flatten Orcas as Saturday double‑header loom

San Francisco Unicorns snapped their mini‑hunch on Friday at Central Broward Park in Lauderhill, Florida, with a pulsating one‑run victory over the Texas Tremendous Kings (TSK), clinging to 148 for 6 after Matthew Quick “slammed 80 off 63 deliveries” in an innings equal components composure and managed aggression.

The Australian’s fifth 50 of the season restored him to the summit of the event run chart with 353 runs chart.

Marcus Stoinis counter‑punched for Texas, claiming 3‑32 and limiting the harm on the demise, however the chase wobbled. When the equation shrank to 13 off the ultimate over, Xavier Bartlett—already lauded for 16 wickets this season—“held his nerve” and nailed his yorkers, sealing victory “by the barest of margins.” The outcome nudged the Unicorns two factors clear atop the ladder and denied TSK a shot at first place.

Maxwell’s spin blitz wrecks Orcas, propels Freedom

Within the nightcap, Washington Freedom captain Glenn Maxwell turned sculptor with the ball, chiseling out Seattle Orcas for a paltry 82 with beguiling off‑breaks that yielded 3 for 12. Saurabh Netravalkar matched the haul, and the Freedom romped residence with 64 balls to spare. Maxwell now owns six wickets and 235 runs at a staggering 192.62 strike fee—proof that the “Massive Present” is absolutely operational on American soil.

A doubleheader takes the highlight on Saturday with Los Angeles Knight Riders going through MI New York within the 2:00 p.m. opener, whereas Seattle Orcas tackle Texas Tremendous Kings within the 6:00 p.m. encounter.

Enjoying just for pleasure, LA will unleash Sherfane Rutherford’s fireworks and Andre Russell’s heavy‑ball variations, however MI New York carries palpable momentum. Monank Patel’s opening authority and Kieron Pollard’s pandemic of boundaries give the defending champions a transparent path to a should‑win outcome—supplied Trent Boult’s new‑ball swing repeats Friday’s venom.

Sport 2 – Seattle Orcas vs Texas Tremendous Kings

Seattle should erase Friday’s collapse; Shimron Hetmyer’s pyrotechnics and Waqar Salamkheil’s wrist‑spin maintain the important thing. However Texas, sparked by Donovan Ferreira’s turbo‑charged ending and Hosein’s miserly energy‑play darts, smells a rebound. Victory nearly books the Tremendous Kings a playoff berth; defeat drags them again into MI New York’s orbit.

MLC 2025 Factors Desk (after Match 26)