The Harding University Rams will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mallard Creek Mavericks at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Harding University has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with four, while Mallard Creek will come in with three straight wins.
Harding University played against North Mecklenburg and lost via forfeit.
Mallard Creek can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent contest on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand West Charlotte a 16-0 shutout. Mallard Creek's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Maximus Miller was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Miller has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Breton MacNeil was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four RBI, a run, and a double. David Victoria was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Harding University's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Mallard Creek, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.
Harding University came up short against Mallard Creek when the teams last played back in April of 2016, falling 6-1. Will Harding University 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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