The Preston Indians will head out on the road to square off against the Malad Dragons at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Preston is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Back in March, Preston came up short against Madison and fell 7-3.
Eli Hammons made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple. Austin Gleed was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two doubles.
Even though they lost, Preston was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Malad's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell victim to a tough 12-0 defeat at the hands of Firth. The matchup marked that first time this season in which Malad was not able to get on the board.
Preston's record now sits at 1-5. As for Malad, their record now sits at 4-3.
Preston's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. Preston has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Malad, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Preston continue to outrun the ball?
Preston took their win against Malad when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 13-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for Preston 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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