After two games on the road, Glendale Prep Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Veritas Prep Falcons at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Glendale Prep Academy hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Last Wednesday, Glendale Prep Academy fell victim to a tough 16-1 defeat at the hands of San Tan Charter. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Glendale Prep Academy has scored all season.
Meanwhile, while Veritas Prep put up some runs on Saturday, the same can't be said for Red Rock. Veritas Prep blew past Red Rock 10-0. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Veritas Prep.
Dominic Knoell was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Knoell was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ethan Strickland, who went 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Cade Huseth was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Glendale Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-4-1. As for Veritas Prep, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Glendale Prep Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Veritas Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.2 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Glendale Prep Academy might still be hurting after the 9-2 defeat they got from Veritas Prep in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Will Glendale Prep Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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