Harding University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 16-6 loss at the hands of the Mallard Creek Mavericks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Harding University of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
For Mallard Creek's part, the team relied heavily on Colin McCartney, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was David Victoria, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his three plate appearances.
Harding University's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Mallard Creek, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-3.
Harding University will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on West Charlotte at 6:00 p.m. on April 9th. As for Mallard Creek, they will be playing at home against East Mecklenburg at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Mallard Creek's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matches.
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