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

For the first time this season, Glendale Prep Academy will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup on Tuesday. They will venture away from home to take on the Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes at 4:00 p.m. Arizona Lutheran Academy took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Glendale Prep Academy, who comes in off a win.

Glendale Prep Academy had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Lincoln Prep on Wednesday. Glendale Prep Academy was the clear victors by an 18-2 margin over Lincoln Prep. The victory was just business as usual for the Griffins, who after three games remain undefeated this season.

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.

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 made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one triple. Arizona Lutheran Academy is 2-1 when Urbieta posts two or more runs, but 0-3 otherwise.

Glendale Prep Academy's record now sits at 3-0. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.

Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Glendale Prep Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .455. However, it's not like Arizona Lutheran Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Glendale Prep Academy might still be hurting after the 18-0 defeat they got from Arizona Lutheran Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2019. Can Glendale Prep Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.