The Tempe Prep Knights will take on the Fountain Hills Falcons at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Tempe Prep comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
Tempe Prep fell victim to Scottsdale Christian Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 22-0 to the Eagles.
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Tempe Prep saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Leilani Sawyer, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Sawyer is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
Meanwhile, Fountain Hills didn't have quite enough to beat Phoenix Christian on Tuesday and fell 10-9.
Sammantha Hughes and Mia Espinoza stepped up to the plate in a big way. Hughes scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Espinoza scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Hughes also hit two doubles, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Caroline Hales, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Tempe Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Fountain Hills, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-3.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Tempe Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .475. However, it's not like Fountain Hills struggles in that department as they've averaged .537. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Tempe Prep might still be hurting after the 25-2 defeat they got from Fountain Hills in their previous meeting back in March of 2015. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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