Englewood Stem is on an eight-game streak of home losses, Prosser a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Englewood Stem Panthers will take on the Prosser Falcons at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Englewood Stem lost 11-3 to King last Thursday.
Meanwhile, while Prosser put up plenty of runs on Wednesday, the same can't be said for Disney II. Prosser put the hurt on Disney II with a sharp 15-0 win.
Ethan Velazquez made a splash no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Velazquez was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Nathan Montes was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen two or more in the last three games he's played. Kajarrie Walker was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Englewood Stem's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Prosser, their victory bumped their record up to 4-17.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Englewood Stem has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Prosser struggles in that department as they've averaged .498. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Englewood Stem suffered a grim 14-3 defeat to Prosser in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Englewood Stem have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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