Providence is 2-8 against Flintridge Prep since April of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Pioneers will venture away from home to square off against the Wolves at 3:30 p.m.
Providence came up short against Oakwood on Thursday, falling 19-7. The Pioneers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Providence got a good showing from Cade Mackenzie, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Mackenzie has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Dylan Sarkisian made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double. That hit marked the first that he got this season.
Meanwhile, Flintridge Prep got their first taste of in-conference action on Tuesday and they started things off strong. They blew past Providence 11-1. The Wolves haven't had any issues with the Pioneers recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
The team relied heavily on Calvin Chen, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Nicholas Aparicio, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Providence's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Flintridge Prep, the win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 2-11.
Providence might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Flintridge Prep when the teams last played on Tuesday. Can the Pioneers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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