After having lost a blowout in their previous game against North Valley Christian Academy, Lincoln Prep was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top against the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans by a score of 6-3. For Lincoln Prep, this counts as revenge for the 6-1 defeat Gilbert Classical Academy walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2023.
Michael DeBratto was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with a home run, three stolen bases, and two runs.
On Gilbert Classical Academy's side, Sam O'Neal was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Gilbert Classical Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lincoln Prep only tossed four.
Lincoln Prep now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.
Lincoln Prep has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Joseph City at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against San Carlos at 4:00 p.m. Gilbert Classical Academy is facing San Carlos at the right time seeing as San Carlos is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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