After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Glendale Prep Academy, Tempe Prep was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They came out on top against the Lincoln Prep Lightning by a score of 9-4. For the Knights, this counts as revenge for the 18-4 win the Lightning walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Marco Gastelo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Gastelum Gastelum was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Will Drescher, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-3.
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| 03/03/25 - Away | 9-4 W |
| 04/18/24 - Home | 4-18 L |
| 04/20/23 - Away | 7-8 L |
| 02/24/23 - Neutral | 4-15 L |
| 04/21/22 - Home | 2-12 L |
| + 3 more games |
Tempe Prep's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Lincoln Prep, they now have a losing record of 1-2-1.
Tempe Prep will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Tonopah Valley at 3:30 p.m. on March 17th. As for Lincoln Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Glendale Prep Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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