Madison Highland Prep is 0-3 against Arizona Lutheran Academy since March of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Madison Highland Prep Heat will be playing at home against the Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes at 4:00 p.m. Madison Highland Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
Madison Highland Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 13-2 defeat at the hands of Arizona Lutheran Academy. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, Madison Highland Prep couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Arizona Lutheran Academy's part, Elie Drexler was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Drexler was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
In other batting news, Arizona Lutheran Academy let Kaylee Pufahl and Jenna Danzeisen loose on the outfield. Pufahl scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Danzeisen scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Delaney Humbert was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Madison Highland Prep's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-10.
Monday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Madison Highland Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .387. However, it's not like Arizona Lutheran Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .351. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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