Emmanuel Christian is 0-6 against Malone since March of 2020 but things could change on Thursday. The Warriors will take on the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Emmanuel Christian has given up an average of 13.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monday just wasn't the day for Emmanuel Christian's offense. They came up short against Florala on Monday, falling 16-0.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Tigers on Friday. Malone blew past Pensacola 12-4. Malone might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by eight runs or more this season.
Kris Smith made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Malone: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 4-5 otherwise.
In other batting news, Malone got a massive performance out of Ben Proctor, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Malone is 7-1 when Proctor posts two or more runs, but 3-4 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Brody Burch, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Malone always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .523. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Emmanuel Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 1-15. As for Malone, their record is now 10-5.
Emmanuel Christian might still be hurting after the 16-2 loss they got from Malone in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can the Warriors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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