Declo extended their losing streak to six on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 1-14 in the process. They lost 11-2 to the Malad Dragons. Hornets fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Dragons since on Saturday.
Declo saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyle Bott, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Malad, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games.
On Malad's side, Brycen Howe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. Howe has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Malad got a massive performance out of Brady Showell, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Showell has posted since back in May of 2024. Kurt Ward was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Coming up, Declo will head out to square off against Soda Springs at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Malad, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Marsh Valley at 4:00 p.m. The Dragons will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least ten runs in their last six contests.
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