Tempe Prep extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 7-10. They lost 24-1 to the Highland Prep West unknown. Having soared to a lofty 22 runs in the game before, the Knights couldn't push the score so high this time.
Tempe Prep saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eleanor Cook, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base.
As for Highland Prep West, they now have a winning record of 9-8. The contest marked their most dominant victory of the season.
On Highland Prep West's side, Emily Fierros made a splash while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Fierros has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Magic Warner was incredible, firing off two home runs, two stolen bases, and three runs while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Sofia Serrano was another key player, going 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Coming up, Tempe Prep will welcome St. Augustine Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Highland Prep West, they will head out on the road to take on Madison Highland Prep at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Heat have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.64 runs per game on average), something the unknown will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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