Desert Heights Prep is 0-4 against Bagdad since February of 2023 but things could change on Thursday. The Yote will welcome the Sultans at 3:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Desert Heights Prep's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Red Rock 22-0. The win continues a trend for the Yote in their matchups with the Scorpions: they've now won three in a row.
Kyson Kobbe and Jayven Reyes were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Kobbe pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Reyes pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Kobbe went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs, while Reyes went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That home run was Kobbe's first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cayle Haskell, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That home run marked the first that he launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jesse Aguon, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Desert Heights Prep lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Bagdad, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They put the hurt on Maryvale Prep with a sharp 18-1 victory on Tuesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Sultans considering their one-run performance the match before.
Bubba Myers made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Destry Owings was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Dj Gramanz was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Bagdad pushed their record up to 16-4 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.1 runs over those games. As for Desert Heights Prep, their win bumped their record up to 8-1-1.
Both Desert Heights Prep and Bagdad just can't seem to miss. The Yote have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Bagdad struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.3 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Desert Heights Prep might still be hurting after the 13-4 defeat they got from Bagdad when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Yote have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
