Malvern Leopards (Malvern, AR) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Hope Bobcats (Hope, AR), 5-4 in a league test.

With the win, Malvern upgrades its record to 2-18 on the season. The Leopards host Hope (Hope, AR) to battle the Bobcats in a 4A Region 7 test on Friday, April 26. The Bobcats come into the test with a record of 3-14. Hope lost 5-4 in their recent league test against Malvern (Malvern, AR)

With the defeat, Hope falls to 3-14 on the season. The Bobcats travel to Malvern (Malvern, AR) to battle the Leopards in a 4A Region 7 test on Friday, April 26. The Leopards come into the test with a record of 2-18. Malvern won 5-4 in their recent league test against Hope (Hope, AR)