After two games on the road, University Prep is heading back home. They will take on the Lassen Grizzlies at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Saturday, everything went University Prep's way against Valley Christian as University Prep made off with a 7-1 win.
Gracie Hornbuckle spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Leigha Wood was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Madisyn Rubalcava, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Lassen scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Everything went their way against Modoc as Lassen made off with an 18-4 victory. Winning may never get old, but Lassen sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
University Prep's win bumped their record up to 12-2-1. As for Lassen, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5-1.
University Prep came out on top in a nail-biter against Lassen when the teams last played back in March, sneaking past 4-2. Does University Prep have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lassen turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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