Arizona College Prep's game last Monday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Poston Butte Broncos by a score of 5-1. That's more bragging rights for Arizona College Prep, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Eli McInturf looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ashton Sanchez, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Jaden Guglielmo, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Poston Butte's side, they got a good showing from Jacob Osborne, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Noah Allison made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Even though they lost, Poston Butte hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. This was only their first loss (out of four games) when they post two or more strikeouts.
Arizona College Prep's victory bumped their record up to 11-5-1. As for Poston Butte, their loss dropped their record down to 12-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Arizona College Prep beat Poston Butte by a score of 10-8.
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