Malvern Prep and Haverford School are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2019, but likely not for long. The Malvern Prep Friars will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Haverford School Fords, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Malvern Prep knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Haverford School likes a good challenge.
In what's become a running theme this season, Malvern Prep gave their fans yet another huge victory in their second game on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over Hill School. That's two games straight that Malvern Prep has won by exactly ten runs.
Jack Herbein led a balanced Friars bullpen and tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Herbein has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Malvern Prep got a massive performance out of Jonathan Holt, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Grant Kennedy was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Haverford School fell victim to La Salle College and their airtight pitching crew last Saturday. They suffered a tough 10-0 defeat at the hands of the Explorers. The contest marked that first time this season in which Haverford School was not able to get on the board.
Malvern Prep's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-1. As for Haverford School, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-2-1.
Malvern Prep came up short against Haverford School in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 10-7. Will Malvern Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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