Baseball Preview: AZ Compass Prep Dragons vs. New Way Learning Academy Bulldogs
The AZ Compass Prep Dragons will face off against the New Way Learning Academy Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as AZ Compass Prep comes in on four and New Way Learning Academy on five.
Back in March, AZ Compass Prep earned an 8-4 win over Thunderbird Adventist Academy.
Meanwhile, New Way Learning Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They had just enough and edged Holy Family Academy out 2-1.
Nate VanDyke spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Harris McCann was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
AZ Compass Prep's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for New Way Learning Academy, they pushed their record up to 10-4 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home.
AZ Compass Prep beat New Way Learning Academy 5-0 when the teams last played back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for AZ Compass Prep since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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