Softball Preview: Chandler Prep Titans vs. Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans
Chandler Prep is 4-0 against Gilbert Classical Academy since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Chandler Prep Titans will head out on the road to take on the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans at 4:00 p.m. One thing working in Chandler Prep's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five contests.
In what's become a running theme this season, Chandler Prep gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Sequoia Pathway Academy as Chandler Prep made off with a 20-6 victory. The win was just what Chandler Prep needed coming off of an 18-10 defeat in their prior game.
Lucy Garner looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kate Westervelt and Giada Lowman did most of the damage at the plate: Westervelt scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4, while Lowman went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Emily Ferruzzi was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Gilbert Classical Academy's offense. They fell victim to a tough 16-0 loss at the hands of Glendale Prep Academy on March 5th. The defeat means Gilbert Classical Academy is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Chandler Prep's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-7. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Chandler Prep's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. Chandler Prep has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Gilbert Classical Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Chandler Prep continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Chandler Prep's way against Gilbert Classical Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2019 as Chandler Prep made off with a 29-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Chandler Prep since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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