Softball Game Recap: Gilbert Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 22, 2024, 2:26pm

Softball Recap: Gilbert Yellowjackets vs. Thomaston Bears

Gilbert was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They lost 15-0 to the Thomaston Bears. That's two games in a row now that Gilbert has lost by exactly 15 runs.

For Thomaston's part, Sloan Walmsley made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Walmsley was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Ava Harkness was incredible, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-3. Jackie Phillips was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.

Gilbert's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Thomaston, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season.

As of now, neither Gilbert nor Thomaston have any future games scheduled.

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