The Arizona College Prep Knights will head out on the road to square off against the Douglas Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Arizona College Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, it was a hard-fought game, but Arizona College Prep had to settle for a 5-3 loss against American Leadership Academy. Arizona College Prep has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Arizona College Prep got a good showing from Eli McInturf, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. McInturf has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Austin Longfellow made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ethan Kim, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Douglas, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over Cholla on Monday.
Isaac Montano made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Montano was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Jose Ivan Higuera was a standout: he scored four runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Gustavo Gomez was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with four RBI, a triple, and a run.
Arizona College Prep's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-8-1. As for Douglas, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-9 record this season.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Arizona College Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. However, it's not like Douglas struggles in that department as they've averaged .440. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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