Prescott is 2-8 against Flagstaff since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Badgers will challenge the Eagles at 3:45 p.m. Flagstaff took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Prescott, who comes in off a win.
While Prescott's victory against Lee Williams wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Badgers skirted past the Volunteers 5-4. The Badgers haven't had any issues with the Volunteers recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Matthew 'Matt' Hepperle and Kaden Lampe made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Hepperle struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Meanwhile, Lampe tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. At bat, Hepperle went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI, while Lampe went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was William Horn, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Nick Martin was another, going 2-for-3 with one run.
Meanwhile, Flagstaff didn't have quite enough to beat ALA - Queen Creek on Saturday and fell 4-3.
Teyan Clerry was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one stolen base.
Flagstaff's loss dropped their record down to 12-6-1. As for Prescott, their record now sits at 14-7.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Prescott has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .469. However, it's not like Flagstaff struggles in that department as they've averaged .526. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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