Maryvale Prep had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 1-14 to make it ten. They lost 14-0 to the Desert Heights Prep Yote. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Yote this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 22-0 back in February.
As for Desert Heights Prep, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-2-1. The result was nothing new for the Yote, who have now won seven matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Desert Heights Prep's part, Oziel Gonzalez Jr made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Gonzalez Jr has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jesse Aguon was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Mason Wicker also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maryvale Prep will head out to square off against Anthem Prep at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Matador's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Desert Heights Prep, they are taking a road trip to take on Valley Lutheran at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Yote's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Flames have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season.
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