Phoenix Christian is 4-0 against Glendale Prep Academy since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Phoenix Christian Cougars are on the road again to play the Glendale Prep Academy Griffins at 3:45 p.m. Phoenix Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Phoenix Christian gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. They put the hurt on Chandler Prep with a sharp 12-1 win.
Kevin Palafox was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Palafox has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Palafox was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryne Viscum, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Cade Flisyn was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
While Glendale Prep Academy couldn't quite beat Veritas Prep on Monday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 15-point loss they were dealt on Wednesday. Glendale Prep Academy fell just short of Veritas Prep by a score of 4-2. Glendale Prep Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Glendale Prep Academy also got a good showing from Logan Middendorf, who kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Glendale Prep Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Thomas Laverriere, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base.
Phoenix Christian's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-1. As for Glendale Prep Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5-1.
Glendale Prep Academy's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Phoenix Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .475. It's a different story for Glendale Prep Academy, though, as they've only averaged .330. Will they be able to contain Phoenix Christian's hitters?
Phoenix Christian beat Glendale Prep Academy 4-0 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Does Phoenix Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Glendale Prep Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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