Preview: Gilbert Christian Knights vs. Coolidge Bears
Gilbert Christian has been on the road for ten straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Coolidge Bears at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Gilbert Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past San Tan Foothills 21-1. The win was just what Gilbert Christian needed coming off of a 10-0 loss in their prior matchup.
Meredith Whitehurst made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Whitehurst was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Jaidyn Wilson and Devin Vanni did most of the damage at the plate: Wilson fired off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4, while Vanni scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Maddy Harmon, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Coolidge came tearing into Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Sabercats as they made off with a 24-2 victory. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Coolidge has managed all season.
The victory got Gilbert Christian back to even at 5-5. As for Coolidge, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season.
Gilbert Christian suffered a grim 18-4 defeat to Coolidge when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Will Gilbert Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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