With a playoff win on the line, Malakoff rose to the challenge on Saturday. They came out on top against the White Oak Roughnecks by a score of 6-3. This was a revenge game for the Tigers: when they faced off against the Roughnecks on Friday, they had to take a 13-7 defeat.
Jaxson Jedlicka
| 05/03/25 vs White Oak | 1 |
| 04/22/25 @ Edgewood | 1 |
| 04/15/25 @ Grand Saline | 1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Mineola | 0 |
| 04/01/25 vs Eustace | 1 |
Jaxson Jedlicka spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Malakoff let Jason Tennyson and Wyatt Wallace run wild. Tennyson got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, while Wallace went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits Wallace has posted since back in April of 2024.
Malakoff was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Malakoff's record is now 15-11. As for White Oak, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 17-9 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Malakoff beat White Oak by a score of 4-3 later that day.
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