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| 04/23/26 - Home | 6-4 W |
| 04/24/25 - Home | 0-11 L |
| 03/01/24 - Away | 4-14 L |
| 03/03/23 - Away | 0-10 L |
| 03/25/21 - Away | 0-10 L |
| + 5 more games |
Chandler Prep hadn't done well against Benjamin Franklin recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Titans came out on top in a nail-biter against the Chargers, sneaking past 6-4. This was payback for the Titans, who suffered an 11-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Dominic Steineke and Robby Hirsch made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Steineke struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Hirsch tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Steineke has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Steineke went 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI, while Hirsch went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Chandler Prep has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Benjamin Franklin, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 15-7 record.
Looking ahead, Chandler Prep will be playing at home against Gilbert Classical Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Benjamin Franklin, they are taking a road trip to face off against Bourgade Catholic at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Golden Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.96 runs per game on average), something the Chargers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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