The Mills University Studies Comets will venture away from home to square off against the Malvern Leopards at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Mills University Studies has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Mills University Studies' offense. They lost 15-0 to Bauxite on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Comets' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Malvern faced Sheridan in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Leopards skirted past the Yellowjackets 6-5. The win was nothing new for the Leopards as they're now sitting on five straight.
Kendall Watson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on eight hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Emily Minge was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Alexis Jenkins was another key player, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Malvern's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-5. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.8 runs over those games. As for Mills University Studies, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-6 record.
Mills University Studies might still be hurting after the 21-0 defeat they got from Malvern in their previous matchup on April 8th. Can the Comets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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