For the second straight game, Gilbert will face off against Midland Valley. Gilbert will welcome Midland Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gilbert will come into the match with an undefeated record on the line.
Midland Valley's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Thursday: Gilbert hadn't allowed a single run the last three times they've hit the field. Gilbert's pitchers stepped up to hand Midland Valley a 5-0 shutout on Monday.
For Midland Valley's part, Larue Hicks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits. Hicks has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
This is the second loss in a row for Midland Valley and nudges their season record down to 6-4. As for Gilbert, they pushed their record up to 8-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
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