The Casteel Colts will challenge the Xavier College Prep Gators at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Casteel has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Casteel managed to slip by Tolleson the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Casteel lost 17-7 to Tolleson on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Colts have suffered since April 12, 2024.
Meanwhile, Xavier College Prep faced Basha in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. Xavier College Prep put the hurt on Basha with a sharp 9-2 win. The victory was nothing new for the Gators as they're now sitting on four straight.
Angie Falls made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Joie Ramos was excellent, scoring a run while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Molly Frazier was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Xavier College Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Basha only posted a batting average of .208.
Casteel has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. Xavier College Prep's win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1-1.
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