Tempe Prep extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 3-10. They lost 14-4 to the ALA - Mesa North Mavericks. That's two games in a row now that the Knights have lost by exactly ten runs.
Derek Vujtech made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Carlos Gastelum also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
As for ALA - Mesa North, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-7. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly ten runs.
On ALA - Mesa North's side, Ace Stinnett and Chace Marler were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Stinnett pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Meanwhile, Marler tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Stinnett went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run, while Marler went 3-for-4 with three runs and one RBI. Marler is becoming a predictor of ALA - Mesa North's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 4-6 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Roman Eagleston was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. He has become a key player for ALA - Mesa North: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Josh Vasquez, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tempe Prep will host ALA - Anthem South at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Titans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.38 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for ALA - Mesa North, they will welcome ALA - Ironwood at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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