Sadly, San Carlos is still looking for their first win of the season after eight games. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 18-3 walloping at the hands of the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans on Friday. One positive for San Carlos, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Derrick Henry was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-1 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Gilbert Classical Academy's side, Beckett Elliott was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Elliott has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Elliott was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Gilbert Classical Academy got a massive performance out of Lucas Hesson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Ryan Roco was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
San Carlos' defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-4.
San Carlos will head out on the road to face off against San Tan Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. San Tan Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Glendale Prep Academy at 3:45 p.m. Gilbert Classical Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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