The Wendell Trojans will head out on the road to square off against the Malad Dragons at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Wendell has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wendell is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest loss since May 2, 2025 on Tuesday. They came up short against Declo, falling 12-5.
Krew Prince made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Teagan Vanderham, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Malad hadn't done well against Marsh Valley recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Dragons walked away with a 10-7 win over the Eagles. The victory was familiar territory for the Dragons, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Wendell has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-8 record this season. As for Malad, their win bumped their record up to 14-4.
Both Wendell and Malad just can't seem to miss. The Trojans have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.4 hits per game. However, it's not like Malad struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.4 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wendell might still be hurting after the 10-1 defeat they got from Malad in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Can the Trojans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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