Malone's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They put the hurt on the Poplar Springs Atomics with a sharp 20-3 victory. The Tigers not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 12, 2024.
A Wesley was a standout: she scored four runs and stole Seven bases. while going 3-for-3. Wesley is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least two every time she's taken the field this season. B Newton also deserves some recognition as she got her first hits of the season.
Tigers
| 03/07/25 @ Poplar Springs | 76.5% |
| 03/04/25 @ Graceville | 69% |
| 02/27/25 vs Sneads | 35% |
| 02/25/25 @ Cottonwood | 33.3% |
| 04/29/24 @ Chipley | 35% |
| + 7 more games |
Malone always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .765. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
The win snapped Malone's losing streak at five games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record. As for Poplar Springs, their record now sits at 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Malone will welcome Vernon at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Malone is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.8 runs per game this season. As for Poplar Springs, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Laurel Hill at 6:00 p.m. Laurel Hill has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11 runs per game on average), something Poplar Springs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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