The ALA - Anthem South Titans will square off against the Tempe Prep Knights at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. ALA - Anthem South's hitters haven't had much luck over their past six contests, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
ALA - Anthem South lost 16-1 to Arizona Lutheran Academy on Tuesday.
ALA - Anthem South saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Corbyn Lake, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Tempe Prep). They put the hurt on Maryvale Prep with a sharp 14-4 victory on Wednesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Knights needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Carlos Gastelum was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Max Farley, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one triple.
Tempe Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Tempe Prep's win bumped their record up to 3-8. As for ALA - Anthem South, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. ALA - Anthem South has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Tempe Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
ALA - Anthem South came up short against Tempe Prep when the teams last played on Thursday, falling 5-2. Will the Titans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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