The Maryvale Prep Matador are taking a road trip to square off against the Salome Frogs at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Maryvale Prep has given up an average of 19.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Maryvale Prep lost 18-9 to Mayer on Thursday. The game marked the Matador's lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Sophia Lopez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those six stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Kaylyn Schiefelbein was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Salome not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 9, 2024. They were the clear victors by a 17-2 margin over Desert Heights Prep. The Frogs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Salome's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Maryvale Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Maryvale Prep might still be hurting after the 22-7 loss they got from Salome in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can Maryvale Prep avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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