Anthem Prep is 1-9 against Bagdad since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. Anthem Prep will challenge Bagdad at 4:30 p.m. Anthem Prep has given up an average of 9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Anthem Prep saw some tournament action on Friday. They lost 18-3 to Browne. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Rhyan Cantelme made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Bagdad made easy work of San Pasqual Valley on Monday and carried off a 21-4 win. The Sultans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 17 runs or more this season.
Anna Williams was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Williams is crushing it when it comes to RBI: she's brought in at least three every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Dezirae Landers, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Bagdad always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .821. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
The victory made it two in a row for Bagdad and bumps their season record up to 4-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.0 runs over those games. As for Anthem Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Anthem Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .542. However, it's not like Bagdad struggles in that department as they've averaged .752. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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