The Antonian Prep Apaches will head out to take on the TMI-Episcopal Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Antonian Prep will be looking to extend their current ten-game winning streak.
If Antonian Prep beats TMI-Episcopal with 15 runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. Antonian Prep didn't even let Incarnate Word on the board on Friday, marking Antonian Prep's second-straight 15-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Apaches, who have now won 11 games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Analisa Guerrero was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isabella Garza, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-2. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Rylee De La Garza also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Antonian Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .727. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .625 or higher in four consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, TMI-Episcopal lost 15-5 to Incarnate Word on Tuesday. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Dilan Geder was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. Molly Chambers was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Antonian Prep's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-7. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for TMI-Episcopal, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Antonian Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .407. However, it's not like TMI-Episcopal struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Antonian Prep took their win against TMI-Episcopal when the teams last played last Friday by a conclusive 19-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Antonian Prep since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
