Malad is 8-2 against Declo since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Malad Dragons will challenge the Declo Hornets at 10:00 a.m. Malad will be coming into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
Malad can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 17-4 margin over Soda Springs. Malad's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Liddia Gonzalez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Gonzalez was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Malad got a massive performance out of Hallie Horsley, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Riglee Peterson was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought game, but Declo had to settle for a 6-5 defeat against Gooding on Tuesday. Declo has struggled against Gooding recently, as their match on Tuesday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Declo saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jakobi Nebeker, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Malad's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-0. As for Declo, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-5.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Malad has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .489. However, it's not like Declo struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Malad took their win against Declo in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 9-3. Will Malad repeat their success, or does Declo have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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