Baseball Game Preview: Madison Highland Prep Heat vs. Lincoln Prep Lightning

The Madison Highland Prep Heat will take on the Lincoln Prep Lightning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Madison Highland Prep has given up an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Tuesday just wasn't the day for Madison Highland Prep's offense. They lost 19-0 to Phoenix Christian on Tuesday. The Heat's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.

Lincoln Prep never got on the board in their matchup on Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against San Carlos on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Braves with a sharp 14-1 victory. The Lightning might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.

The team relied heavily on Jackson Platt, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Cash Luce was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Lincoln Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Lincoln Prep has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-8-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Madison Highland Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-11.

The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Madison Highland Prep has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Lincoln Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.