Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Imagine Prep). They were the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over the Harvest Prep Academy Eagle on Tuesday. The Storm haven't had any issues with the Eagle recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Xavier Romero made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024.
Carlos Carrasco
| 04/08/25 vs Harvest Prep Academy | 4 |
| 03/31/25 @ Canyon State Academy | 2 |
| 04/19/24 vs Empower College Prep | 2 |
| 04/09/24 @ Mission Heights Prep | 2 |
| 03/21/24 vs Harvest Prep Academy | 2 |
In other batting news, Carlos Carrasco was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Hunt, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Imagine Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win got Imagine Prep back to even at 4-4-1. As for Harvest Prep Academy, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Coming up, Imagine Prep will challenge Mission Heights Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Harvest Prep Academy, they will take on East Valley Athletes for Christ at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagle's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season.
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