Baseball Recap: Monroe Central Wins Going Away Against Malvern

Monroe Central had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Malvern on Monday. The Seminoles blew past the Hornets 10-3. The Seminoles not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since April 1st (when they won 14-6).

Caleb Griffith

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/19/25 vs Malvern	5
04/26/25 @ Buckeye Trail	3
03/29/25 vs Madonna	3
05/09/25 @ Cameron	2
04/12/25 @ Tyler	2

Caleb Griffith made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched six innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Monroe Central is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 7-16 otherwise. Griffith was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Austin Bettinger looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Max Demchak, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Monroe Central's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 6-15 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Landefeld, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Monroe Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Monroe Central's record now sits at 10-16. As for Malvern, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-15.

Looking ahead, Monroe Central will face off against Hiland at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hawks' pitching crew has only allowed 1.4 runs per game this season, so the Seminoles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Malvern does not have any more games scheduled as of now.