Malad put another one in the bag in their first game on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cole Valley Christian Chargers and snuck past 3-2. Despite the win, that was the fewest runs Malad has scored all year.
Riglee Peterson spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Hallie Horsley was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Bostyn Combs, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Cole Valley Christian's side, Lola Crosby made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Malad's victory bumped their record up to 7-0. As for Cole Valley Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4-1.
Malad didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-0 win vs. Nampa Christian on the 12th. Cole Valley Christian has also already played their next matchup, an 8-3 victory against Wendell on the 12th.
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