Tempe Prep extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-13 in the process. They lost 12-0 to the Veritas Prep Falcons. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Falcons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Tempe Prep saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Will Drescher, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base.
As for Veritas Prep, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games.
On Veritas Prep's side, Logan Cortes and Mason Bushard made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Cortes pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Bushard pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances. At bat, Cortes went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one double, while Bushard went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Veritas Prep is undefeated when Cortes posts three or more hits, but 6-7 otherwise.
In other batting news, Veritas Prep got a massive performance out of Cade Huseth, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most hits Huseth has posted since back in March. Kellan Jacobs also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As of now, neither Tempe Prep nor Veritas Prep have any future games scheduled.
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