Clippers
| 03/28/26 vs Fort Calhoun | 24 |
| 03/27/26 @ Fairbury | 15 |
| 04/03/26 vs North Platte | 12 |
| 03/24/26 vs Platteview | 10 |
| 03/27/26 @ Wayne | 7 |
Malcolm won the last time they faced North Platte and things went their way on Friday too. The Clippers blew past the Bulldogs 15-3. Considering the Clippers have won five games by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Mason Zegar was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one triple. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gavin Little, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. That home run was his first of the season. Austin Sykes was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Malcolm kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Malcolm pushed their record up to 6-3 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.4 runs over those games. As for North Platte, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Coincidentally, Malcolm and North Platte will both be playing Norfolk the next time they take the field. The Bulldogs will head out to face the Panthers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Clippers will play them later in the day, at 6:00 p.m.
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