The Maryvale Prep Matador are taking a road trip to square off against the Bagdad Sultans at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Maryvale Prep is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Maryvale Prep is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 18 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Leading Edge Academy - GEC on Thursday. They came up short against the Spartans, falling 20-2.
Maryvale Prep saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aliyah Caudillo, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Bagdad unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 14-4 to Kingman Academy. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Sultans have suffered since March 14th.
Anna Williams made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she hit this season.
Maryvale Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Bagdad, their loss dropped their record down to 11-4.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Maryvale Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .699. However, it's not like Bagdad struggles in that department as they've averaged .618. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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