Malvern Prep extended their postseason success on Thursday against Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. They never let the Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Blue Devils onto the board and left with a 13-0 win. Malvern Prep might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 20 games by six runs or more this season.
DJ Peterson tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Jackson Melconian and Grant Kennedy did most of the damage at the plate: Melconian scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Kennedy scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Chase Ecker was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Malvern Prep's victory was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 33-3. As for Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
As of now, neither Malvern Prep nor Springside Chestnut Hill Academy have any future games scheduled.
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