The Malverne Mules are headed away from home for the first time to face off against the Hewlett Bulldogs at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday.
Malverne is leaving town to face Hewlett after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. The Mules came up short against the Bulldogs back in March, falling 24-2.
For Hewlett's part, Coralia Savin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Savin was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kayla Owens was a standout: she fired off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Alyssa Reich was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs.
Malverne suffered a grim 24-2 defeat to Hewlett in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Mules avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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