After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Maryvale Prep brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Bourgade Catholic Golden Eagles 12-11. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Maryvale Prep's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Juan Salcido made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Salcido was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Joey Lopez and Isaac Saucedoduran did most of the damage at the plate: Lopez scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Saucedoduran got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Francisco Franco, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Bourgade Catholic's side, Alexander Guzak and Eli Salas did some serious damage despite the final result: Guzak scored four runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-4, while Salas got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Tyson Trujilo, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Even though they lost, Bourgade Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Maryvale Prep's win bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Bourgade Catholic, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-19.
Maryvale Prep will head out on the road to challenge Odyssey Institute at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bourgade Catholic, they will be playing at home against American Leadership Academy - West Foothills at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. American Leadership Academy - West Foothills is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Bourgade Catholic will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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