Desert Ridge won the last time they faced Gilbert, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Desert Ridge Jaguars sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the Gilbert Tigers. That's two games straight that Desert Ridge has won by exactly two runs.
Ryan Dilger tossed a big game, striking out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On Gilbert's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grant Goodman, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Desert Ridge's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 12-12-1. As for Gilbert, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-12.
Desert Ridge will head out on the road to face off against Desert Vista at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Desert Vista will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Desert Ridge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gilbert, they will head out on the road to square off against Mesquite at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Gilbert has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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