Softball Recap: Malone Takes a Loss

Malone extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 6-10 in the process. They lost 16-0 to Chipley. While getting shut out isn't ideal, Malone hasn't been shut out since back in February.

As for Chipley, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. The result was nothing new for Chipley, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.

For Chipley's part, Lauren Waits made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. Waits has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Jadyn Pettis and Adalyn Nelson did most of the damage at the plate: Pettis got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Nelson went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those three stolen bases gave Nelson a new career-high. Julia Mitchell also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Looking ahead, Malone will be playing at home against Poplar Springs at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Chipley, they will venture away from home to challenge Altha at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season.