Softball Game Preview: Malone Tigers vs. Chipley Tigers

Tigers

Runs

04/15/25 @ Sneads	3
04/14/25 vs Bethlehem	6
04/10/25 vs Graceville	25
04/07/25 vs Jefferson County	6
04/02/25 vs Bay	21
+ 10 more games

Malone is 0-10 against Chipley since April of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. Malone will take on Chipley at 6:00 p.m. Malone is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.9 runs per game this season.

On Tuesday, Malone didn't have quite enough to beat Sneads and fell 4-3. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Indya Barnes made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole five bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was A Wesley, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.

Meanwhile, Chipley suffered their biggest defeat since March 14, 2024 on Monday. They lost 9-3 to Abbeville Christian Academy.

Olivia Brown was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenzlee Nelson, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.

Chipley's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-5. As for Malone, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.

Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Malone has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .603. However, it's not like Chipley struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Malone suffered a grim 27-1 defeat to Chipley when the teams last played back in March. Can Malone avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.