Malvern took a 14-run defeat the last time they faced off against David Anderson, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hornets sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 13-12 victory over the Blue Devils on Thursday.
Ashlyn Bush
| 04/02/26 vs David Anderson | 2 |
| 03/26/26 @ East Canton | 1 |
| 04/30/25 vs Buckeye Trail | 1 |
| 04/23/25 @ Newcomerstown | 1 |
| 04/16/25 vs Tuscarawas Central Catholic | 1 |
Ashlyn Bush made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over six innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amber Gray, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Lexi Yost was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Malvern kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as David Anderson only managed five.
The win got Malvern back to even at 3-3. As for David Anderson, they dropped their record down to 2-4 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Malvern will welcome Wellsville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Hornets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 10 runs per game this season. As for David Anderson, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against United at 5:00 p.m.
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