Baseball Preview: Poston Butte Broncos vs. American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North Eagles
Poston Butte is 3-0 against American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North since April of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Poston Butte Broncos will be playing at home against the American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North Eagles at 6:30 p.m. Poston Butte is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Poston Butte had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Eagles.
Cordd Baker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (he also only allowed one walk). Baker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Misael Leyba, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Damien Serrano, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Poston Butte's win bumped their record up to 15-6. As for American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North, their loss dropped their record down to 12-8.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Poston Butte has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North struggles in that department as they've averaged .437. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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