Baseball Game Preview: Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes vs. Glendale Prep Academy Griffins

Arizona Lutheran Academy is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Tuesday. They will look to defend their home field against the Glendale Prep Academy Griffins at 4:00 p.m. Arizona Lutheran Academy has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.

The home team had won the previous three meetings between Arizona Lutheran Academy and Phoenix Christian, and Phoenix Christian kept the tradition alive. Arizona Lutheran Academy lost 13-3 to Phoenix Christian on Thursday.

Eric Urbieta

Runs

03/06/25 @ Phoenix Christian	2
03/01/25 vs Blue Ridge	2
02/27/25 @ Odyssey Institute	2
03/03/25 vs Fountain Hills	1

Eric Urbieta was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one triple. He has become a key player for Arizona Lutheran Academy: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 0-3 otherwise.

Meanwhile, Glendale Prep Academy put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over Lincoln Prep.

The team relied heavily on Corbin Kim, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Nathaniel Jensen was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI.

Glendale Prep Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .676. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.

Glendale Prep Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.

Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Arizona Lutheran Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Glendale Prep Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .580. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Arizona Lutheran Academy took their win against Glendale Prep Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2019 by a conclusive 18-0. Does Arizona Lutheran Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Glendale Prep Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.