The Rock Canyon Jaguars will square off against the Notre Dame Prep Saints at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Jaguars on Monday. Rock Canyon took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of Boulder Creek.
Zach Perry was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run. Pierce Martin was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Notre Dame Prep ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They skirted past Chaparral 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Saints have posted since April 29, 2024.
Sam Jenkins and Garrett Allen dominated on the mound. Jenkins tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Allen didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Furthermore, Allen didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in March of 2024.
At the plate, Alex Kupanoff and Owen Boeding did most of the damage at the plate: Kupanoff scored two runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Boeding scored a run while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Jaxson Baxter also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Notre Dame Prep's record now sits at 2-6. As for Rock Canyon, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Notre Dame Prep's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Rock Canyon has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.3 hits per game. It's a different story for Notre Dame Prep, though, as they've been averaging 9.5 hits. Given Rock Canyon's sizable advantage in that area, Notre Dame Prep will need to find a way to close that gap. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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