Softball Preview: Gilbert Christian Knights vs. American Leadership Academy - Anthem South Titans
Gilbert Christian has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the American Leadership Academy - Anthem South Titans at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
On Tuesday, Gilbert Christian came up short against Benjamin Franklin and fell 11-6.
Maddy Harmon was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jaidyn Wilson, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, American Leadership Academy - Anthem South was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They suffered a tough 21-4 defeat at the hands of Chandler Prep.
Danielle Medina made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with two triples, a run, and an RBI. Isabella Watson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Gilbert Christian's loss was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 5-10. As for American Leadership Academy - Anthem South, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.
Gilbert Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's matchup. Gilbert Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for American Leadership Academy - Anthem South, though, as they've been averaging only 0.4. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Gilbert Christian continue to outrun the ball?
Gilbert Christian took their win against American Leadership Academy - Anthem South in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 32-5. Does Gilbert Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will American Leadership Academy - Anthem South turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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