Sadly, Highland Prep is still looking for their first win of the season after 11 matchups. Their rough 13-4 defeat to the Phoenix Country Day Eagles on Wednesday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Highland Prep of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Phoenix Country Day's part, Kailer Smith was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Smith has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Phoenix Country Day let Jack Whalen and Carson Rose loose on the outfield. Whalen scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Rose scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Whalen is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. Logan Rose was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Highland Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10-1. As for Phoenix Country Day, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-11 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highland Prep will take on Veritas Prep at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Phoenix Country Day, they will head out on the road to square off against Scottsdale Preparatory Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Phoenix Country Day is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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