Week 1 Game Recap: #4 Mountain Ridge vs #11 Brophy
February 27, 2024
#4 Moutain Ridge 7 vs #11 Brophy Prep 6
In a thrilling matchup between the #11 Brophy Prep and #4 Mountain Ridge, the game lived up to its expectations, providing fans with an intense display of high school baseball. The Mountain Lions sent their ace, Arizona Commit Smith Bailey, to the mound, who delivered a stellar performance with 5 innings, 7 strikeouts, and no earned runs, showcasing a fastball that consistently hit 90-91 mph, occasionally touching 92. On the opposing side, the Brophy Broncos countered with left-handed pitcher Johnny Casale, an LMU commit, who impressed with a fastball ranging from 86-89 mph, touching 90, and a breaking ball that generated plenty of swings and misses.
24’ RHP Smith Bailey
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PBRArizona) February 27, 2024
(Mt. Ridge)@ArizonaBaseball commit with a solid start to his senior campaign fastball showed to be the difference maker in keeping a tough Brophy Lineup off the bases.
5IP/0ER/2H/7K/1BB
FB 90-91 T.92 (2200)
SL 75-78 (2550)
CH 80-82@smithbaileyyy ll… pic.twitter.com/4GDfp01l47
24’ LHP Johnny Casale
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PBRArizona) February 27, 2024
(Brophy)@lmulionsBSB commit looked to be in full season form in last nights matchup. Control for the FB with a slider that showed to be a separator (WHIFF)
5IP/4H/2ER/6K/2BB
FB 86-89 T.90
SL 71-75@johnny_casale ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/TCByOlVRSc
Mountain Ridge took an early lead, fueled by the offensive prowess of Arizona commit Jackson Forbes, who notched two crucial doubles, contributing to the scoring. However, the resilient Broncos mounted a comeback in the top of the 7th, leveling the score and forcing the game into extra innings. The drama continued as the Broncos added four runs in the top of the 8th, creating a seemingly comfortable lead. Nevertheless, the Mountain Lions countered fiercely, loading the bases and scoring four runs in the bottom half.
24’ MIF Jackson Forbes
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PBRArizona) February 27, 2024
(Mt. Ridge)@ArizonaBaseball commit rips a 2k pitch down the RF line for a stand up 2B. Forbes is the #5 ranked player in the state. @JForbes05 ll @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/I5eCkVjjN3
The climax arrived with freshman Carter Neville stepping up to the plate. With one decisive swing, Neville delivered a walk-off winner—a line drive into shallow right field. The Mountain Lions secured a dramatic 7-6 victory over the Brophy Broncos in a game that will surely be remembered as a highlight of the season.
? WALK OFF ALERT ?
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PBRArizona) February 27, 2024
27’ MIF Carter Neville
(Mt. Ridge)@PBR_Uncommitted After being down 4 in the bottom of the 8th Ridge rally’s back and Neville walks it off with a base hit into shallow RF‼️@MountainRidgeBB ll @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/DtL2dJUthC
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Arizona Rising Stars ID | AZ | 04/13 | Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ |
| Arizona Rising Stars ID - Session 2 | AZ | 04/27 | Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ |