The Arlington Eagles will face off against the Malcolm Clippers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Arlington has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with four straight losses, while Malcolm will come in with 14 straight victories.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Arlington's offense. They lost 11-0 to Fort Calhoun on Tuesday.
Arlington saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tanner Kyllo, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Malcolm ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Beatrice 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Clippers have posted since May 17, 2024.
Malcolm's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Arlington, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Arlington has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Malcolm struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Arlington might still be hurting after the 14-2 loss they got from Malcolm in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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