Imagine Prep is 6-0 against Mission Heights Prep since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Imagine Prep Storm will head out on the road to square off against the Mission Heights Prep Phantoms at 4:00 p.m. Imagine Prep will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Imagine Prep scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Imagine Prep Superstition a 15-0 shutout. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Kendra Flowers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Flowers was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bella Ernsberger, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Alexis Villegas, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Even though Mission Heights Prep couldn't quite topple Imagine Prep Superstition on Friday, it was still a huge improvement compared to the 11-point defeat they took when the two last played. Mission Heights Prep put the hurt on Imagine Prep Superstition with a sharp 18-3 win. The victory was just what Mission Heights Prep needed coming off of a 25-4 loss in their prior game.
Like Imagine Prep, Mission Heights Prep also got a great game from a two-way player: Ella Gibbs. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Gibbs was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Audrianna Gibbs was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Alysa Krelic-Nava was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Imagine Prep's record now sits at 4-1. As for Mission Heights Prep, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Imagine Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Mission Heights Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .570. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Imagine Prep skirted past Mission Heights Prep 2-1 when the teams last played back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for Imagine Prep since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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