Highland Prep is 0-3 against Glendale Prep Academy since April of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Highland Prep Honey Badgers will be playing at home against the Glendale Prep Academy Griffins at 3:45 p.m. Highland Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Highland Prep is is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Saturday. Their rough 22-4 defeat to Northland Prep Academy might stick with them for a while.
Odry Ayon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-1. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Covarrubio, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Glendale Prep Academy put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They blew past Trivium Prep 16-2. The high-scoring effort was just what Glendale Prep Academy needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Natalie Whipple was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Whipple has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Whipple was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ally Moore was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4. Karin DeStefano was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Highland Prep's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Glendale Prep Academy, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Highland Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like Glendale Prep Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Highland Prep suffered a grim 15-4 defeat to Glendale Prep Academy in their previous meeting on April 5th. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Whipple, who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Now that Highland Prep knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? There's only one way to find out.
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