Malden scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Dexter Bearcats as the Malden Green Wave made off with a 19-2 victory. Malden might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four contests by seven runs or more this season.
Alyssa Broom was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Broom has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Broom was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Carsyn Cohen and Addi Buchanan did most of the damage at the plate: Cohen went 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Buchanan went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Kinley Buchanan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
The win made it two in a row for Malden and bumps their season record up to 5-6. As for Dexter, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Malden will head out on the road to challenge Woodland at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Malden is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Dexter, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Puxico at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dexter is facing Puxico at the right time seeing as Puxico is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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