Malone lost to Vernon back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Malone Tigers won by a run and slipped past the Vernon Yellowjackets 10-9.

Hoke Harkrider
| 02/28/25 vs Vernon | 4 |
| 04/29/24 @ Poplar Springs | 3 |
| 04/22/24 vs Bay | 3 |
| 04/11/24 vs Altha | 3 |
| 04/08/24 @ Graceville | 3 |
Hoke Harkrider was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in runs. Byron Dickens Jr. also deserves some recognition as he stole his first stolen base of the season.
Malone now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Vernon, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers duke it out with the Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Vernon, they will head out on the road to face off against Poplar Springs at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Poplar Springs' favor is that they have posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season.
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