Arizona Lutheran Academy is 0-5 against Scottsdale Christian Academy since March of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. Arizona Lutheran Academy will be playing at home against Scottsdale Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Arizona Lutheran Academy will bounce into Thursday's matchup after beating Phoenix Country Day, who they had gone 1-7 against in their eight prior meetings. Arizona Lutheran Academy blew past Phoenix Country Day 15-9 on Wednesday. With that victory, the Coyotes brought their scoring average up to 6.9 runs per game.
Arizona Lutheran Academy let Owen Beilke and Colton Pennington run wild. Beilke scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Pennington scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. That's the most runs Beilke has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Eoghan Hill, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Arizona Lutheran Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Scottsdale Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They put the hurt on Chandler Prep with a sharp 17-2 win on Wednesday. With that victory, the Eagles brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Connor Callaway and Dylan Tims were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Callaway tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Tims tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Scottsdale Christian Academy is 2-1 when Tims allowstwo or fewer earned runs, but 2-4 otherwise. At the plate, Callaway scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Tims scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, David Anderson was a standout: he scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Trevor Green, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Scottsdale Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. The victory made it two in a row for Arizona Lutheran Academy and bumps their season record up to 4-5.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Arizona Lutheran Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Scottsdale Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Arizona Lutheran Academy couldn't quite finish off Scottsdale Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 and fell 4-2. Will Arizona Lutheran Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
