Manny Aguilar’s bunt single brought home the game-winning run as Cleburne defeated the defending district champions, Joshua, 3-2 Tuesday night at Cleburne High School. 

The Yellow Jackets improve to 12-4 and 1-2 in District 8-5A, while the Owls fall to 11-5-1 and 2-1 in districts. The two will meet for game two of the series at Joshua High School Thursday at 7 p.m. 

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