Malvern Prep came tearing into Monday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Blue Devils by a score of 5-2. That's more bragging rights for Malvern Prep, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Malvern Prep got a great performance from DJ Peterson as he struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Andrew Pellicciotta, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Tague Davis was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Malvern Prep is on a roll lately: they've won 20 of their last 21 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 29-2 record this season. As for Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Malvern Prep will be playing at home against Coatesville at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Malvern Prep will be looking to keep their 17-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Perkiomen School at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Perkiomen School's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Springside Chestnut Hill Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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