The Maryvale Prep Matador will challenge the Superior Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
On Tuesday, Maryvale Prep came up short against Highland Prep West and fell 10-7. The Matador have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Joey Lopez stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Diego Parada was another key player, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after soaring to ten runs the game before, Superior was a bit more limited in their matchup on Tuesday. They fell just short of Hayden by a score of 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Panthers have suffered since March 30, 2024.
Ryland Duarte spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks.
Maryvale Prep's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Superior, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
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