Malone is 0-10 against Paxton since March of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers face off against the Bobcats at 6:30 p.m.
Malone came up short against Wakulla Christian School on Monday, falling 18-7. The loss was the Tigers' first of the season.
Kris Smith was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Paxton sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over West Florida Baptist Academy on Monday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bobcats.
Case Moore was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in hits (two). Another player making a difference was Cade Stewart, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Paxton's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Malone, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Malone might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Paxton in their previous meeting back in May of 2019. Will Malone 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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