Imagine Prep Superstition is 2-8 against Heritage Academy since February of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Heroes at 3:45 p.m. Imagine Prep Superstition has given up an average of 22.4 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Imagine Prep Superstition is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 17th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They lost 20-3 to Ridgeline Academy.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Heritage Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They blew past Ridgeline Academy 14-2 on Thursday. Considering the Heroes have won 11 contests by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Tatum Meeker made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Francesca Johnson and Sarahi Rico did most of the damage at the plate: Johnson scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4, while Rico scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases Johnson has posted since back in February of 2024. Emily Person was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Heritage Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ridgeline Academy only posted a batting average of .250.
Heritage Academy's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.0 runs over those games. As for Imagine Prep Superstition, their loss dropped their record down to 0-8.
Imagine Prep Superstition suffered a grim 25-2 defeat to Heritage Academy when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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