The Imagine Prep Storm will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Heritage Academy Heroes at 3:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Imagine Prep took care of business in their home opener on Monday (barely). They had just enough and edged Mission Heights Prep out 2-1.
Kendra Flowers spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up 16 Ks.
On the hitting side, Bella Ernsberger was excellent, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Heritage Academy entered their tilt with Imagine Prep Superstition with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Panthers 25-2. Fans of Heritage Academy have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout.
Diana Ibarra was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Ibarra was even better at the plate, going 4-for-4 with four runs, five RBI, and two doubles. Ibarra is crushing it when it comes to hits: she's hit at least three every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Heritage Academy let Francesca Johnson and Klarissa Babbitt loose on the outfield. Johnson scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Babbitt scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Leah Hitchcock, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Imagine Prep might still be hurting after the 9-0 loss they got from Heritage Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Imagine Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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