Gilroy is 0-9 against Archbishop Mitty since April of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Mustangs will host the Monarchs at 4:00 p.m. Gilroy has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gilroy had taken Valley Christian down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Tuesday. The Mustangs came up short against the Warriors, falling 13-2.
Meanwhile, Archbishop Mitty had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.7 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Spartans.
Kyleigh Mace spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Makayla (MJ) Fikes was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Josalyn Stephenson, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Gilroy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Archbishop Mitty, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Gilroy couldn't quite get it done against Archbishop Mitty in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 5-0. Can the Mustangs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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