Maryvale Prep fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against El Capitan/Centennial Academy on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of El Capitan/Centennial Academy by a score of 2-1. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, Maryvale Prep couldn't push the score so high this time.
Andy Quintero spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 17 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Even though they lost, Maryvale Prep didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 17 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Maryvale Prep has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for El Capitan/Centennial Academy, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-2.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Maryvale Prep beat El Capitan/Centennial Academy by a score of 2-1 later that day.
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