On Saturday, Hill School faced Malvern Prep in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Hill School Rams wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-2 walloping at the hands of the Malvern Prep Friars. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Hill School has scored all season.
For Malvern Prep's part, Jack Herbein led a balanced Friars bullpen and pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Herbein has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Malvern Prep got a massive performance out of Jonathan Holt, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Grant Kennedy, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Hill School's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Malvern Prep, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hill School will take on Peddie at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Malvern Prep, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Haverford School at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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