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Malden baseball vs. Van Buren

Tuesday, May 7, 2019
DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields

Malden gave Van Buren a big break in the top of the seventh inning on Tuesday. The Bulldogs returned the favor on the next pitch. With a man on third and one out, the Green Wave — who led 5-4 — got exactly what they wanted: a pop-up into foul territory. A miscommunication between the first baseman and the right fielder allowed the ball to fall harmlessly into the grass. On the next pitch, Haden Barnes drilled a liner to center fielder Chris Castillo. The runner at third didn’t tag up and had to retreat back to third base. Ethan Campbell struck out the next batter looking, securing a 5-4 home win for the Green Wave.

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    Dylan Bader crawls back to second base during a game against Van Buren on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Malden. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields)
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    Van Buren's Conner Jackson, right, steps on first base for a force out during a game against Malden on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Malden. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields)
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    Dalton Lewis, left, slides into second base as Van Buren's Steven Simmons tries to tag him during a game on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Malden. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields)
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    Malden's Gavin Bristow, left, catches the ball as Van Buren's Steven Simmons crosses the plate for a run during a game on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Malden. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields)
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    Van Buren’s Steven Simmons dives for a pop-up during a game on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Malden. Simmons scored two runs in the game. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields)
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    Tye Miller, right, tries to avoid a tag after getting caught in a run-down against Van Buren’s Steven Simmons during a game on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Malden. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields)