The Lincoln Prep Lightning will face off against the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln Prep has given up an average of 9.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lincoln Prep came up short against Santa Cruz Valley on Thursday, falling 18-8.
Jackson Platt
| 03/27/25 vs Santa Cruz Valley | 3 |
| 04/20/24 @ Joseph City | 2 |
| 04/09/24 @ Superior | 2 |
| 03/27/24 @ Anthem Prep | 2 |
| 03/01/25 vs ALA - Ironwood | 1 |
Jackson Platt put in work no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. What's more, he gave up only two walks, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-2. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
Platt wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Finn Dilley, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Lincoln Prep is 3-1 when Dilley posts two or more runs, but 0-5-1 otherwise.
Meanwhile, 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 13-4 margin over Miami on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Spartans needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Like Lincoln Prep, Gilbert Classical Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Ryan Roco. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Roco was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Hobey Hartman was incredible, scoring four runs while going 3-for-3. He also hit two doubles, marking 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.
Lincoln Prep dropped their record down to 3-6-1 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-4-1.
Lincoln Prep was able to grind out a solid win over Gilbert Classical Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, winning 6-3. Will Lincoln Prep repeat their success, or does Gilbert Classical Academy has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
