Tigers
| 04/04/25 @ Glendale Prep Academy | 0 |
| 04/02/25 @ Mohave Accelerated | 4 |
| 03/29/25 @ Joseph City | 20 |
| 03/26/25 @ St. John Paul II Catholic | 8 |
| 03/24/25 vs Wickenburg | 11 |
| + 11 more games |
The Kingman Academy Tigers will challenge the Bagdad Sultans at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Kingman Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Friday just wasn't the day for Kingman Academy's offense. They lost 10-0 to Glendale Prep Academy on Friday. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Tigers were not able to get on the board.
Kingman Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Hopper, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Bagdad came tearing into Friday's game with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Frogs get on the board and left with a 17-0 victory. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 29, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Michael Langston was a major factor no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Aaron Landers was a standout: he scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-2. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zayden Sanders, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
Bagdad pushed their record up to 14-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Kingman Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9-1 record this season.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kingman Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Bagdad struggles in that department as they've averaged .528. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Kingman Academy couldn't quite get it done against Bagdad in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 5-0. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
