Softball Preview: Malcolm Clippers vs. Plattsmouth Blue Devils
Malcolm is 4-0 against Plattsmouth since September of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Malcolm Clippers are taking a road trip to challenge the Plattsmouth Blue Devils. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Malcolm and six for Plattsmouth.
Malcolm came up short against Nebraska City on Tuesday, falling 14-3.
Meanwhile, Plattsmouth lost 10-2 to Nebraska City on Thursday.
Plattsmouth saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Justine Villamonte, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Villamonte has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
Malcolm's defeat dropped their record down to 6-15. As for Plattsmouth, their loss dropped their record down to 9-12.
Malcolm beat Plattsmouth 8-3 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Malcolm since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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