Baseball Recap: Maryvale Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

04/01/25 @ Camelback	21
03/06/25 vs Independence	13
02/27/25 vs North	10
04/04/25 vs Tempe	8
02/26/25 vs Westview	7

Maryvale entered their tilt with Tempe on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 20-12 margin over the Buffaloes. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won five matches by seven runs or more so far this season.

Xasiel Reyes made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Reyes was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, Nathan Benavidez was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Maryvale is undefeated when Benavidez posts three or more RBI, but 3-7 otherwise. Christian Valdez was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.

Maryvale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .575. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Maryvale's record now sits at 6-7. As for Tempe, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maryvale will welcome Browne at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bruins' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Tempe, they will be playing at home against Greenway at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Buffaloes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Demons have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.