Baseball Game Preview: Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints vs. Malvern Hornets

The Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints will take on the Malvern Hornets at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Tuscarawas Central Catholic comes in still looking for their first win of the season.

Saturday just wasn't the day for Tuscarawas Central Catholic's offense. They lost 20-0 to Tuslaw on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Malvern also failed to score in their most recent game. They came up short against Conotton Valley on Wednesday, falling 15-0. The Hornets have struggled against the Rockets recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.

Malvern's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Tuscarawas Central Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.

Tuscarawas Central Catholic's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's matchup. The Saints have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Malvern, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Tuscarawas Central Catholic continue to outrun the ball?

Tuscarawas Central Catholic suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Malvern in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Saints have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.