Notre Dame Prep scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past the Desert Mountain Wolves 19-5. Considering Notre Dame Prep has won ten matches by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Notre Dame Prep got a great performance from Chase Wagner as he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up five earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Wagner has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Matthew Gahan was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Aaron Kniffin, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
On Desert Mountain's side, Andrew Kasianko made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Kevin Hoffmaster was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Notre Dame Prep is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-7 record this season. As for Desert Mountain, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 18-10.
Notre Dame Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Desert Mountain also has no future games currently scheduled.
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