The University Prep Panthers will take on the Chandler Park Academy Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
University Prep lost 9-3 to Summit Academy North on Wednesday. The contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Chandler Park Academy not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 14, 2024 (when they won 7-1). They blew past Detroit Community 9-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
Jayden Lawson made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Lawson was even better at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Chandler Park Academy is undefeated when Lawson posts two or more stolen bases, but 0-3 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Codee Turner, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with six stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Chandler Park Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 1-3 otherwise. Montell Woods was another key player, getting on base in both of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Chandler Park Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive matchups.
Chandler Park Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for University Prep, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
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