Baseball Game Preview: Pima Roughriders vs. Lincoln Prep Lightning

The Pima Roughriders will venture away from home to square off against the Lincoln Prep Lightning at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Pima will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.

Pima hadn't beaten Miami on the road since April 21, 2017 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Roughriders put the hurt on the Vandals with a sharp 13-0 win. The Roughriders not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 19, 2024.

Tanner Smith

Runs

04/11/25 @ Miami	3
04/09/25 vs Gilbert Classical Academy	2
03/04/25 vs St. Johns	2
03/01/25 @ Bourgade Catholic	2
03/28/25 vs Chandler Prep	1

Tanner Smith was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. He is becoming a predictor of Pima's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-7-1 when he doesn't). Aiden Alder was another key player, going 1-for-2 with five RBI.

Meanwhile, Lincoln Prep was not the first on the board last Wednesday, but they got there more often. They had just enough and edged out Anthem Prep 8-7. The victory continues a trend for the Lightning in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won four in a row.

Cash Luce was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.

Lincoln Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Lincoln Prep now has a winning record of 7-6-1. As for Pima, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-7-1.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Pima has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lincoln Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.