School: McKinney North

Matt Lackie

What he did: Matt Lackie celebrated his 18th birthday Friday by throwing a one-hitter in a 2-0 victory over District 9-4A rival McKinney. Lackie allowed a leadoff single in the fifth inning. He allowed five baserunners for his third victory of the season.

The stats: Lackie is 3-0 with a 2.45 ERA for four starts. He has 32 strikeouts in 22 innings. He has allowed 15 hits and no home runs, and has hit six batters, including three against McKinney.

Who is he? Lackie is a senior right-hander.

He said it: "It was as good as it gets for a district game. If we would have lost, it would have ruined my birthday."

Coach said it: "You worry about what you do [when Lackie's struggling with his control]. Then you look up, and he changes the game. I don't think he would have done that a year ago." – James Gatewood

Did you know? Lackie pitches for D-Bat in the summer. ... He was picked up last year for the Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, N.M. by the Farmington Storm. ... He has been on varsity three years, including his sophomore year for Rockwall. ... His father, Jeff, spent five years in the minor leagues with the Baltimore Orioles organization. ... Lackie's favorite baseball player is the Detroit Tigers' Kenny Rogers, a former Ranger. ... Favorite TV show: Family Guy.