Malcolm waltzed into their game on Thursday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They came out on top against the Nebraska City Pioneers by a score of 5-1. That's more bragging rights for the Clippers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Cayden Robotham looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Malcolm's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Nolan Duzik, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Those two hits gave Duzik a new career-high. Logan Mcgreer was another, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Clippers
| 04/03/25 vs Nebraska City | 5-1 |
| 03/31/25 vs Ralston | 4-2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Fairbury | 7-2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Wayne | 15-12 |
| 05/03/24 vs Guardian Angels Central Catholic/West Point Beemer | 15-0 |
| + 7 more games |
Malcolm pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. As for Nebraska City, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Malcolm wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, an 18-3 victory against Norfolk on the 5th. As for Nebraska City, they will be playing at home against Seward at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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