The Lincoln Prep Lightning will square off against the Chandler Prep Titans at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Lincoln Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
San Tan Charter hit Lincoln Prep with a four-run second inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lightning took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Roadrunners. The Lightning have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jackson Platt made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Chandler Prep sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over Gilbert Classical Academy on Friday.
Colman Smith was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Isaac Swanson, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Chandler Prep is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.9 runs on average over those games. As for Lincoln Prep, they now have a losing record of 9-10-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lincoln Prep has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Chandler Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Lincoln Prep couldn't quite finish off Chandler Prep in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 and fell 9-7. Will the Lightning have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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