In what's become a running theme this season, Glendale Prep Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans as the Glendale Prep Academy Griffins made off with a 25-7 victory. Glendale Prep Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Natalie Whipple was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Whipple has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Whipple was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Ally Moore was a standout: she scored four runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Sophia Nakachi, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
On Gilbert Classical Academy's side, Kirsten Stuart was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Madeleine Mathews, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
The win got Glendale Prep Academy back to even at 4-4. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Glendale Prep Academy will look to defend their home field on Friday against Highland Prep at 3:45 p.m. Glendale Prep Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Leading Edge Academy - GEC at 3:00 p.m. Gilbert Classical Academy is facing Leading Edge Academy - GEC at the right time seeing as Leading Edge Academy - GEC is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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