Malvern had lost nine straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 4-17 to make it ten. They lost 21-2 to the Conotton Valley Rockets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rockets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-3 back in April.
As for Conotton Valley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 17 of their last 18 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-2 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Conotton Valley's part, Brooklyn Kelley and Maddison Kelley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Kelley pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run but no hits. Meanwhile, Maddison pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 11 consecutive appearances. At bat, Kelley went 2-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI, while Maddison went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brooklyn Davis, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jenica Frutig, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Malvern will square off against Bridgeport at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Conotton Valley, they will challenge Tuscarawas Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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