Baseball Preview: Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans vs. Phoenix Christian Cougars
Gilbert Classical Academy is 0-4 against Phoenix Christian since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans will head out on the road to face off against the Phoenix Christian Cougars at 2:45 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Gilbert Classical Academy is headed into the match fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Their pitchers stepped up to hand San Carlos a 29-0 shutout on Tuesday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Lucas Hesson and Andrew Waldo were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Hesson pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Waldo pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Hesson scored four runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Waldo scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Easton DiLullo, who scored four runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Max Fioresi was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Phoenix Christian made easy work of Highland Prep on Thursday and carried off a 15-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Phoenix Christian.
Phoenix Christian got a massive performance out of Timmy Randolph, who scored two runs while going 1-for-1. The team also got some help courtesy of Frank Rhynard, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Gilbert Classical Academy's record is now 9-7. As for Phoenix Christian, their record is now 21-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Gilbert Classical Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Phoenix Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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