Tempe Prep can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Sequoia Pathway Academy Pumas with a sharp 17-1 victory. Tempe Prep's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Nick Gastelum was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). Gastelum was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Tempe Prep got a massive performance out of Carlos Gastelum, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Mateo Ramirez, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Tempe Prep made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-6. As for Sequoia Pathway Academy, their loss was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Tempe Prep will take on Sequoia Pathway Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Tempe Prep has given up an average of 14.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Sequoia Pathway Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Augustine Catholic at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Sequoia Pathway Academy has given up an average of 22.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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