After two games on the road, Melba is heading back home. They will take on the Cole Valley Christian Chargers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Melba is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.2 runs per game this season.
Melba was handed a 12-point loss in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against North Star on Wednesday. Melba came out on top in a nail-biter against North Star and snuck past 3-1. The victory was just what Melba needed coming off of a 12-0 defeat in their prior game.
Melba's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Cameron Vail, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Colter Bodily was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Cole Valley Christian faced Nampa Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. Cole Valley Christian fell just short of Nampa Christian by a score of 3-1. Cole Valley Christian was red-hot at the plate headed into the match (they scored no less than ten runs in the three matchups prior) but Nampa Christian's pitchers proved too tough.
Melba's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-3. As for Cole Valley Christian, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-3-1.
Melba suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Cole Valley Christian in their previous meeting on Monday. Will Melba have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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