Softball Recap: Malvern Hornets vs. Conotton Valley Rockets
Malvern fell victim to Conotton Valley and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 12-0 to the Conotton Valley Rockets. Malvern has struggled against Conotton Valley recently, as their game on Tuesday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
For Conotton Valley's part, Madison Kelley was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Kelley has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Kelley was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
In other batting news, Delilah Williams was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Braxton Neilson, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2.
Malvern's defeat dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Conotton Valley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 16 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Malvern will take on Buckeye Trail at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Conotton Valley, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Walsh Jesuit, where first pitch is scheduled at 12:00 p.m.
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