Gilbert was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Sunnyside Blue Devils. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Tigers have suffered since April 16, 2024.
Johhny King was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Grant Goodman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Cameron Foegal, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-2.
Gilbert's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Sunnyside, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Gilbert Tigers take on Mesquite Wildcats at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Mesquite is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season. As for Sunnyside, they will square off against Nogales at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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