Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Madison Highland Prep). They blew past the Red Rock Scorpions 15-3 on Thursday. The victory continues a trend for the Heat in their matchups with the Scorpions: they've now won five in a row.
Rhett Clemens
| 02/28/25 vs Highland Prep | 3 |
| 04/03/25 @ Red Rock | 2 |
| 03/28/25 @ Mohave Accelerated | 2 |
| 03/24/25 @ Camp Verde | 1 |
| 03/19/25 vs Scottsdale Preparatory Academy | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Rhett Clemens was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Madison Highland Prep is 2-1 when Clemens posts two or more runs, but 0-5 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dylan Bethge, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. What's more, he posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. Raul Sotelo Baltazar was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-1.
Madison Highland Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .735. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Madison Highland Prep's win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 2-6. As for Red Rock, their loss was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-8-1.
Madison Highland Prep didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 19-0 victory against Arete Prep on the 4th. As for Red Rock, they have also already played their next match, a 15-1 defeat against Williams on the 8th.
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