The Malden Green Wave will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Scott City Rams at 4:30 p.m. Malden is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Malden faced Portageville in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Malden sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-10 win over Portageville. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Malden as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Mariah Loya, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Addi Buchanan, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Scott City suffered a tough 13-3 loss at the hands of Marion on Wednesday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Scott City in their matchups with Marion: they've now lost three in a row.
Malden's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Scott City, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Malden suffered a grim 12-4 defeat to Scott City in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Will Malden have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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