Maryvale Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 14-4 to the Tempe Prep Knights. The Matador were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Maryvale Prep saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Andy Quintero, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Darrien Johnson was another, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Maryvale Prep's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Tempe Prep, their record now sits at 3-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maryvale Prep will face off against Valley Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Matador's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Flames have averaged an impressive 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Tempe Prep, they will square off against ALA - Anthem South at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Titans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.33 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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