The Malcolm Clippers will square off against the Plattsmouth Blue Devils on Tuesday. Malcolm will be strutting in after a victory while Plattsmouth will be coming in after a loss.
Malcolm was handed a ten-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They skirted past Nebraska City 10-9. The win was some much needed relief for the Clippers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Madysen Wall, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Olivia Seitz was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Malcolm always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .552. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Plattsmouth was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 9-0 to Beatrice.
Plattsmouth's defeat dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Malcolm, the victory got them back to even at 12-12.
Malcolm couldn't quite finish off Plattsmouth when the teams last played back in October of 2024 and fell 14-12. Will the Clippers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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