The Pima Roughriders will take on the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Pima has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Thursday, Pima earned a 17-13 victory over Leading Edge Academy - GEC.

Birdie Smart
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The team relied heavily on Birdie Smart, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Rhilee John, who scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Pima always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .644. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Leading Edge Academy - GEC only posted an OBP of .410.
Meanwhile, Gilbert Classical Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against Wickenburg, falling 22-0.
Pima's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-6. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.
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