Malcolm is on a four-game streak of home wins, while North Platte is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Malcolm Clippers will take on the North Platte Bulldogs at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Malcolm ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Nebraska City 6-4. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Malcolm has scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Luke Schmidt, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Garrett England was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double.
Meanwhile, North Platte gave up the first runs last Saturday, but they didn't let that get them down. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over South Sioux City.
The team relied heavily on Jackson Polk, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Polk is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
Malcolm's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for North Platte, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Malcolm has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .502. However, it's not like North Platte struggles in that department as they've averaged .624. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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