07/04/2026
James Haley's Strong Eye Leads 2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep Past Ausable River Bandits
By GameChanger Media
James Haley showed a strong eye at the plate on Saturday, as Haley walked three times while leading 2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep to a 16-6 victory over Ausable River Bandits.
2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep opened the scoring in the first after Eli Curran grounded out, scoring one run.
2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep added two runs in the third. Curran singled to center field, making the score 3-0.
2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep scored seven runs on two hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Will Fryer drew a walk, scoring one run, Tanner Chapman drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, an error scored two runs, and Haley singled, scoring one run.
Josh Richards earned the win for 2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep. The right-handed pitcher allowed five hits and four runs (one earned) over three innings, striking out seven and walking two. Gavin Richards took the loss for Ausable River Bandits. The starter went four innings, giving up five runs on six hits, striking out nine and walking six. Haley led things off on the mound for 2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep. The starter gave up one hit and zero runs over four innings, striking out nine and walking three. Rourk Meacham appeared in relief for 2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep.
2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep piled up 13 hits in the game. Curran drove the middle of the lineup, leading 2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep with four runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-5 on the day. Haley and Meacham each collected three hits for 2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep. Fryer collected two hits for 2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep in three at bats. Haley paced 2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up 14 walks for the game. Evan Babbie and Meacham each stole multiple bases for 2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep. 2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep stole seven bases in the game. 2026 Malone Border Hounds Prep turned one double play in the game.
Gavin Daby provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Ausable River Bandits with two runs batted in. Oryn Bell set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Ausable River Bandits with three hits in four at bats. Daby paced Ausable River Bandits with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting nine walks for the game. Bell stole two bases. Ausable River Bandits turned one double play in the game.
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