Softball Game Preview: Malden Green Wave vs. New Madrid County Central Eagles

Malden has gone 8-1 against New Madrid County Central recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. Malden will be playing at home against New Madrid County Central at 4:30 p.m. Malden has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Malden came up short against Twin Rivers on Tuesday, falling 26-9. The loss was the Green Wave's first of the season.

Carsyn Cohen

Stolen Base

03/25/25 vs Twin Rivers	1
03/24/25 vs Leopold	2
03/22/25 vs Clearwater	1

Carsyn Cohen was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Jaylee Brown was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

Cohen wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Malden kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits every time they've taken the field this season.

Meanwhile, New Madrid County Central came up short against Kennett on Tuesday and fell 6-1. The Eagles have struggled against the Indians recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost meeting.

New Madrid County Central now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Malden, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.

Malden couldn't quite finish off New Madrid County Central when the teams last played back in March of 2024 and fell 5-3. Will Malden have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.