The Scottsdale Preparatory Academy Spartans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Madison Highland Prep Heat at 2:45 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They put the hurt on Miami with a sharp 15-5 win. With that victory, Scottsdale Preparatory Academy brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Dylan DiPalma made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. DiPalma was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brendan MacLean, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Griffin Oas, who went 1-for-3 with four RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Madison Highland Prep earned a 5-1 win over Phoenix Country Day on Wednesday. The victory was just what Madison Highland Prep needed coming off of a 13-6 defeat in their prior match.
The team relied heavily on Joseph Lungo, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Aidan Zuber was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy now has a winning record of 5-4-1. As for Madison Highland Prep, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Scottsdale Preparatory Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like Madison Highland Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .517. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy was able to grind out a solid win over Madison Highland Prep in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, winning 5-2. Will Scottsdale Preparatory Academy repeat their success, or does Madison Highland Prep have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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