Scottsdale Preparatory Academy won the last time they faced Madison Highland Prep, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Scottsdale Preparatory Academy Spartans had just enough and edged the Madison Highland Prep Heat out 7-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Scottsdale Preparatory Academy.
Sehaj Malhi was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Malhi was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Cade Zawada was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Like Scottsdale Preparatory Academy, Madison Highland Prep also got a great game from a two-way player: Joseph Lungo. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Lungo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
In other batting news, Oliver Morlan was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI. Nate Garcia was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-4-1. As for Madison Highland Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Scottsdale Preparatory Academy by a score of 5-1.
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