It was a good run, but Beatrice unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Malcolm Clippers by a score of 14-13. Beatrice was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Malcolm apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Thursday.
Noah Jobman and Kale Koch stepped up to the plate in a big way. Jobman fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4, while Koch scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Collin Mangnall was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Beatrice was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Malcolm didn't hit any.
On Malcolm's side, Mason Wisnieski made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and ten unearned) runs off nine hits. Wisnieski was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Maddox Meyer was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-5.
Beatrice's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-5. As for Malcolm, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Beatrice will take on Wahoo/Bishop Neumann at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Malcolm, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Arlington at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Malcolm is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
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