The Kingman Bulldogs are taking a road trip to challenge the Highland Prep Honey Badgers at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Kingman has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Kingman's victory against Parker wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bulldogs came out on top against the Broncs on Monday by a score of 3-1 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bulldogs have posted against the Broncs since April 30, 2021.
Canton Collins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isaiah Houston, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Highland Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 21-0 to Yuma Catholic.
Kingman's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-3. As for Highland Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Highland Prep's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Kingman has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. It's a different story for Highland Prep, though, as they've only averaged .231. Will they be able to contain Kingman's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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