Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Anthem Prep). They blew past the Maryvale Prep Matador 25-2 on Wednesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Grace Stillwell made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs.
Bailey McCabe
| 04/02/25 @ Maryvale Prep | 4 |
| 04/22/24 @ Red Rock | 3 |
| 03/29/24 vs Mingus | 2 |
| 03/29/24 vs Poston Butte | 2 |
| 03/21/24 @ Antelope | 2 |
In other batting news, Bailey McCabe was incredible, firing off six RBI, four runs, and four doubles while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Abigail Purvis was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
Anthem Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .543. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The victory snapped Anthem Prep's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-6 record. As for Maryvale Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Anthem Prep will host Desert Heights Prep at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Maryvale Prep, they will be playing at home against Mayer at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.79 runs per game on average), something the Matador will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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