Baseball Recap: Gilbert Classical Academy Drops Season-High Score on Miami

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gilbert Classical Academy). They were the clear victors by a 15-4 margin over the Miami Vandals on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Spartans needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.

Ryan Roco

Earned Runs

03/18/25 vs Horizon Honors	6
03/03/25 @ Heritage Academy	2
03/28/25 vs Miami	1

Ryan Roco was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. He has become a key player for Gilbert Classical Academy: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-3-1 otherwise. Roco was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024.

In other batting news, Hobey Hartman was incredible, scoring four runs while going 3-for-3. He also put up two doubles, which were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Max Fioresi, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.

Gilbert Classical Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .677. They are 2-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Gilbert Classical Academy's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-4-1. As for Miami, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-11.

Coming up, Gilbert Classical Academy will venture away from home to face off against Lincoln Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln Prep has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.3 runs per game on average), something Gilbert Classical Academy will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Miami, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Duncan at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Duncan will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Miami surely won't give up without a fight.