Malvern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of East Canton. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 10, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Wade Barkley
| 04/22/26 vs Newcomerstown | 3 |
| 05/13/26 vs East Canton | 2 |
| 04/21/26 @ Aquinas | 2 |
| 04/13/26 vs Tuscarawas Central Catholic | 2 |
| 04/06/26 @ Conotton Valley | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
Wade Barkley was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. Malvern is 4-1 when Barkley posts two or more runs, but 3-13 otherwise. Darnell Jackson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double.
Malvern's defeat dropped their record down to 7-14. As for East Canton, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-9.
Looking ahead, Malvern will host Aquinas at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for East Canton, they will head out to challenge Minerva at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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