The Camden Fairview Cardinals will head out to challenge the Prescott Curley Wolves at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with seven defeats in a row dating back to last season, Camden Fairview turned things around against Smackover on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Buckaroos with a sharp 12-2 victory. The Cardinals' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Dayson Connelly was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Connelly was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jy'Mauri Utsey was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Zac Morehead, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Prescott hadn't done well against Horatio recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Prescott was the clear victors by an 11-4 margin over Horatio. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Curley Wolves as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Like Camden Fairview, Prescott also got a great game from a two-way player: Spencer Hubbard. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. The dominant performance gave Hubbard a new career-high in strikeouts. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Rhett Bullinger and Jayden Purtle did most of the damage at the plate: Bullinger scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Purtle scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave Bullinger a new career-high in RBI (two).
Prescott kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Prescott's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Camden Fairview, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Camden Fairview has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Prescott struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
