The Maryvale Prep Matador are on the road again on Thursday to play the Tempe Prep Knights at 4:00 p.m. Maryvale Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Maryvale Prep's 13-1-1 record from last season is now well into the rear view mirror after another tough outing. They fell 8-3 to Desert Heights Prep on Tuesday.
Maryvale Prep saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Juan Salcido, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Salcido has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, Tempe Prep suffered a rough 21-5 defeat at the hands of St. Augustine Catholic on Wednesday. Tempe Prep has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Maryvale Prep's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Tempe Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Maryvale Prep has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Tempe Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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