The Lincoln Prep Lightning are taking a road trip to square off against the Pima Roughriders at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
As a matter of fact, Lincoln Prep put up the most runs they have all season on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 21-3 margin over Arete Prep. The result was nothing new for the Lightning, who have now won four matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Aiden Jenna made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February.
Lincoln Prep hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Arete Prep struck out eight times.
Meanwhile, Pima had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They put the hurt on the Vandals with a sharp 13-3 victory.
Like Lincoln Prep, Pima also got a great game from a two-way player: Ramon Hernandez. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Hernandez was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Pima let Rhiley Good and Tanner Smith run wild. Good went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Smith went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Smith is becoming a predictor of Pima's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 5-10 when he doesn't). Aiden Alder was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Lincoln Prep's record is now 4-7-1. As for Pima, their record now sits at 8-10.
Lincoln Prep came out on top in a nail-biter against Pima in their previous matchup back in April of 2025, sneaking past 5-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lightning since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
