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| 03/07/25 - Home | 10-0 W |
| 04/29/24 - Away | 18-22 L |
| 03/11/24 - Home | 13-14 L |
| 03/06/24 - Away | 16-18 L |
| 05/01/23 - Neutral | 5-3 W |
| + 5 more games |
Malone got themselves on the board against Poplar Springs on Friday, but Poplar Springs never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over the Poplar Springs Atomics. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won three matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
Khalil Garrett made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-1. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kris Smith, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Hoke Harkrider also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Malone always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .517. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory got Malone back to even at 4-4. As for Poplar Springs, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Malone will head out to challenge Emmanuel Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Poplar Springs, they will head out on the road to face off against Altha at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Altha is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12 runs per game this season.
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