Baseball Game Preview: Mauldin Mavericks vs. Hillcrest Rams

The Mauldin Mavericks will square off against the Hillcrest Rams at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Mauldin has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Mauldin fell victim to Hillcrest and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Rams by a score of 2-0. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Daniel Zeleznik

Batters Struck Out

03/10/26 @ Hillcrest	6
03/04/26 vs Indian Land	5
02/27/26 @ Blacksburg	9

Daniel Zeleznik was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.

The win keeps Hillcrest at an undefeated 6-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.5 runs this season. As for Mauldin, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.