Scottsdale Preparatory Academy was the 7-6 winner over Madison Highland Prep when they last played one another last Thursday, but their luck changed this time around. The Scottsdale Preparatory Academy Spartans fell 5-1 to the Madison Highland Prep Heat on Friday.
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sehaj Malhi, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Madison Highland Prep's side, Will Clemens was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Clemens was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Joseph Lungo was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Josh Hutchins was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy's loss dropped their record down to 6-5-1. As for Madison Highland Prep, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy will head out on the road to challenge Anthem Prep at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. Anthem Prep's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Scottsdale Preparatory Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Madison Highland Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Red Rock at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Madison Highland Prep is facing Red Rock at the right time seeing as Red Rock is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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