Arizona Lutheran Academy hasn't had much luck against Tempe Prep recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Coyotes will be playing in front of their home fans against the Knights at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Arizona Lutheran Academy's last matchup with Horizon Honors could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Tuesday. The Coyotes lost 12-4 to the Eagles. The Coyotes have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Colton Pennington
| 04/08/25 vs ALA - Anthem South | 3 |
| 04/04/25 vs Gilbert Classical Academy | 3 |
| 03/01/25 vs Blue Ridge | 3 |
| 04/22/25 vs Horizon Honors | 2 |
| 04/07/25 @ Miami | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Colton Pennington made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in both of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Arizona Lutheran Academy: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Eric Urbieta, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Tempe Prep fell victim to Santa Cruz Valley and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Dust Devils, falling 10-0. The Knights' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Tempe Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 9-11.
Tempe Prep's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Arizona Lutheran Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .342. It's a different story for Tempe Prep, though, as they've only averaged .174. Will they be able to contain Arizona Lutheran Academy's hitters?
Arizona Lutheran Academy might still be hurting after the 9-2 defeat they got from Tempe Prep in their previous meeting back in February of 2020. Will the Coyotes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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