Gilbert Classical Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Glendale Prep Academy on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Glendale Prep Academy Griffins by a score of 6-5. Gilbert Classical Academy's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Ryan Roco was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Max Fioresi, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Glendale Prep Academy's side, Logan Middendorf was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over 6.1 innings pitched. Middendorf has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Middendorf was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Braden Green and Nathaniel Jensen did most of the damage at the plate: Green scored two runs while going 3-for-5, while Jensen went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a double.
Gilbert Classical Academy's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-5. As for Glendale Prep Academy, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6-1.
Gilbert Classical Academy is on the road again on Thursday to play Veritas Prep at 4:15 p.m. Gilbert Classical Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Glendale Prep Academy, they will be playing at home against Highland Prep at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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