Malvern hasn't had much luck against Conotton Valley recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Hornets will welcome the Rockets at 5:00 p.m.
Malvern is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Wednesday. They lost 10-0 to Strasburg-Franklin.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last game, Conotton Valley made sure to put some runs up on the board against Ridgewood on Wednesday. The Rockets were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Generals. The result was nothing new for the Rockets, who have now won 13 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Ava Williams made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Williams was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Braxton Neilson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Maddison Kelley was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Conotton Valley has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 17 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Malvern, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-16.
Malvern might still be hurting after the 15-3 loss they got from Conotton Valley in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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