Charleston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss. They lost 18-1 to the Malden Green Wave. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Charleston of the 16-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Malden's part, Alyssa Broom was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Broom has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Broom was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Emma Elmore was a standout: she scored three runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-3. Mariah Loya was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Charleston's loss dropped their record down to 1-18. As for Malden, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-17 record this season.
Charleston will head out on the road to square off against Cairo at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Malden does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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