University Prep lost to Red Bluff back in May of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Panthers took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Spartans. That's two games in a row now that the Panthers have lost by exactly three runs.
Jack Ampi and Tommy Smith put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Ampi didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Smith pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Furthermore, Ampi didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2025. At bat, Ampi got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and one run, while Smith went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, Rielly Bennett made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyson Wurzer, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
University Prep's record now sits at 0-2. As for Red Bluff, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Coincidentally, University Prep and Red Bluff will both be playing Hamilton the next time they take the field. The Spartans will head out to face the Braves at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Panthers will head out to face them at 1:30 p.m. on Friday.
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