For the second straight game, Arizona College Prep will face off against Notre Dame Prep. The Knights will square off against the Saints at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Arizona College Prep has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Notre Dame Prep hit Arizona College Prep with a four-run sixth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Knights might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 7-5 to the Saints, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. While the Knights didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Saints 4-0 in the first period.
For Notre Dame Prep's part, Sam Jenkins looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Jenkins has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Aidan Martinez, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and one double. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Owen Boeding, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
The victory made it two in a row for Notre Dame Prep and bumps their season record up to 10-14. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for Arizona College Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 15-9.
Notre Dame Prep's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Arizona College Prep has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.3 hits per game. It's a different story for Notre Dame Prep, though, as they've been averaging 8.8 hits. Given Arizona College Prep's sizable advantage in that area, the Saints will need to find a way to close that gap. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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