Hope unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Malvern Leopards on Tuesday, falling 14-6. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.
Jack Johnson was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Johnson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Jaiden Brown was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Coming up, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Bobcats duke it out with the Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on March 4th. As for Malvern, they will take on Genoa Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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