Scottsdale Preparatory Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Glendale Prep Academy on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Glendale Prep Academy Griffins by a score of 3-2. Scottsdale Preparatory Academy just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Sehaj Malhi was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Malhi has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Malhi was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases.
Malhi wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cade Zawada, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
On Glendale Prep Academy's side, Corbin Kim was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy now has a losing record at 6-7-1. As for Glendale Prep Academy, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-6-1.
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy will be playing at home against Phoenix Country Day at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Phoenix Country Day is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Glendale Prep Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Santa Cruz Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Glendale Prep Academy is facing Santa Cruz Valley at the right time seeing as Santa Cruz Valley is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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