The Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles will face off against the Chandler Prep Titans at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
On Monday, Scottsdale Christian Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Phoenix Christian and fell 5-4.
Dylan Tims was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
Meanwhile, Chandler Prep didn't have quite enough to beat Horizon Honors on Monday and fell 7-5. The defeat continues a trend for the Titans in their meetings with the Eagles: they've now lost seven in a row.
Dominic Steineke put in work no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Steineke wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Robby Hirsch, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Derek Tucker was another, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Chandler Prep's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Scottsdale Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Scottsdale Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Chandler Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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