Salome had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Maryvale Prep Matador with a sharp 24-2 win on Tuesday. Salome's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Salome got a massive performance out of Anthony Franco, who scored four runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Edgar Gamez, who scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
On Maryvale Prep's side, they saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Oscar Mercado, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Even though they lost, Maryvale Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .625. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Salome only posted a batting average of .429.
Salome's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-7. As for Maryvale Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-7.
Salome will play host again on Thursday to welcome Chandler Prep, where first pitch is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. One thing working in Chandler Prep's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four games. As for Maryvale Prep, they will be playing at home against Desert Heights Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Desert Heights Prep will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Maryvale Prep surely won't give up without a fight.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
