Malvern is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Hiland a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Malvern Hornets will welcome the Hiland Hawks at 5:00 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Malvern fell victim to Sandy Valley and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Cardinals, falling 14-0.
Meanwhile, Hiland also failed to score in their most recent game. They lost 22-0 to Indian Valley on Wednesday.
Hiland's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Malvern, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Malvern's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Hornets have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hiland, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Malvern continue to outrun the ball?
Malvern took their win against Hiland when the teams last played back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 11-0 score. Do the Hornets have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Hawks turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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