Mallard Creek has gone a perfect 10-0 against Chambers recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Mavericks will venture away from home to square off against the Cougars at 6:00 p.m. Chambers took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Mallard Creek, who comes in off a win.
Mallard Creek came out on top against West Mecklenburg on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fifth inning. The Mavericks never let the Hawks get on the board and left with a 13-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Mavericks in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now won nine in a row.
Maximus Miller made a splash no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Colin McCartney
| 03/14/25 vs West Charlotte | 3 |
| 04/25/25 @ West Mecklenburg | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Harding University | 2 |
| 03/28/25 vs North Mecklenburg | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ North Mecklenburg | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
In other batting news, Colin McCartney was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Mallard Creek's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-14 when he doesn't). Cohen Wright also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Mallard Creek always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Mecklenburg only posted an OBP of .118.
Meanwhile, Chambers was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 12-6 to West Charlotte. That's two games in a row now that the Cougars have lost by exactly six runs.
Noah Young Lao was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Trenton 'Trent' Morrison was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Mallard Creek's record now sits at 7-14. As for Chambers, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-12.
Chambers' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Mallard Creek has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. It's a different story for Chambers, though, as they've only averaged .364. Will they be able to contain Mallard Creek's hitters?
Everything went Mallard Creek's way against Chambers in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, as Mallard Creek made off with a 9-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mavericks since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
