Cardinals
| 03/27/26 @ Crowley County | 10-5 |
| 03/24/26 @ Wiley | 22-2 |
| 03/24/26 @ Wiley | 12-3 |
| 03/20/26 vs La Veta | 11-0 |
McClave was not the first on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Crowley County Chargers. The Cardinals' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Kielan Mallard was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Drew Howe, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Oliver Hemphill, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
McClave kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.
McClave's record now sits at 4-0. As for Crowley County, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. McClave will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Springfield at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Crowley County, they are headed away from home for the first time to take on Florence at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Chargers will need to watch out since the Huskies have now posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
