The Malad Dragons will square off against the Wendell Trojans at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Malad will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
On Friday, Malad got the win against Wendell by a conclusive 12-2. The Dragons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 contests by seven runs or more this season.
Kurt Ward spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits.
Carter Carey
| 05/01/26 vs Wendell | 6 |
| 04/09/26 vs Firth | 4 |
| 04/10/26 vs Kendrick | 3 |
| 04/14/25 @ Firth | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Firth | 3 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Carter Carey, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. Dawson Peterson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four runs, three RBI, and one triple.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Malad kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in ten consecutive matchups.
Wendell's victory bumped their record up to 14-10. As for Malad, their win bumped their record up to 19-4.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Malad has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Wendell struggles in that department as they've averaged .531. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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