The Tempe Prep Knights will square off against the Madison Highland Prep Heat at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Tempe Prep has given up an average of 25.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tempe Prep couldn't beat Red Rock last Wednesday even though they stacked ten runs on them in the first inning. The Knights lost 36-11 to the Scorpions. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Isabella Rose led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Leilani Sawyer, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with five stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Madison Highland Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 23rd straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against Highland Prep, falling 23-3.
Abigail Casrrubias made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those runs were her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Madelyn Burboa, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Madison Highland Prep's loss dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Tempe Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.
Tempe Prep took their victory against Madison Highland Prep in their previous matchup two weeks ago by a conclusive 15-7 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Knights since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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