Phoenix Christian has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.45 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They lost 11-2 to the Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles. The contest marked the Cougars' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Kevin Palafox was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Phoenix Christian's defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 7-1 and their overall record down to 19-3. As for Scottsdale Christian Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-5 record this season.
Phoenix Christian and Scottsdale Christian Academy should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Arizona Rankings. The Cougars will challenge Camp Verde at 11:00 a.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (51 vs. 216). Meanwhile, Scottsdale Christian Academy (ranked 87th) will meet Madison Highland Prep (ranked 220th) at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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