Malvern extended their losing streak to 14 on Monday, dropping them down to 3-17. They lost 18-1 to the Buckeye Trail Warriors. The Hornets were not able to make up for their defeat to the Warriors from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Buckeye Trail, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-14. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Buckeye Trail's part, Ela Patterson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Patterson was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ella Ashby, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Anna McVicker, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and four runs.
Coming up, Buckeye Trail will face off against Tuscarawas Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Malvern will be paying especially close attention to the Warriors' matchup: after the Warriors face off against the Saints, they'll take on Malvern again at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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