Baseball Recap: Malcolm Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

Clippers

Margin (Wins)

03/28/26 vs Fort Calhoun	24
03/27/26 @ Fairbury	15
04/21/26 vs Beatrice	13
04/03/26 vs North Platte	12
03/24/26 vs Platteview	10

Malcolm barely beat Beatrice the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Clippers were the clear victors by a 14-1 margin over the Orangemen on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Clippers, who have now won seven matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.

Chase Smith made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, Nolan Duzik was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Justin Wisnieski, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Malcolm was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Beatrice only posted a batting average of .211.

The victory was the third in a row for Malcolm, bringing their record up to 12-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Beatrice, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Malcolm will challenge Arlington at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Clippers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Beatrice, they will be playing at home against Wahoo/Bishop Neumann at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Orangemen's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.