Softball Game Preview: Chandler Prep Titans vs. Maryvale Prep Matador

The Chandler Prep Titans will face off against the Maryvale Prep Matador at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Chandler Prep has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Chandler Prep will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Monday, then bounced right back against Leading Edge Academy - GEC on Wednesday. The Titans were the clear victors by a 24-18 margin over the Spartans. The Titans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by six runs or more this season.

Chandler Prep got a massive performance out of Kate W, who scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Cara Ramey, who scored three runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.

Chandler Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .586. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Maryvale Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 20-0 to Bagdad. The game marked the first time this season in which the Matador were not able to get on the board.

Maryvale Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Chandler Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.

Maryvale Prep's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Chandler Prep has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.4 hits per game. It's a different story for Maryvale Prep, though, as they've been averaging 12.8 hits. Given Chandler Prep's sizable advantage in that area, the Matador will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.