Malvern hasn't had much luck against Newcomerstown recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Hornets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Trojans at 5:00 p.m. Malvern has given up an average of 12.4 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Malvern is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Friday. They lost 24-0 to Garaway.
Meanwhile, Newcomerstown posted their closest victory since April 24, 2024 on Friday. They had just enough and edged out Indian Valley 4-2.
Larissa Stull was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Maddie Kellish was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Newcomerstown's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Malvern, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.
Malvern suffered a grim 14-1 defeat to Newcomerstown when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can the Hornets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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