Gilbert Classical Academy made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Superior, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Spartans never let the Panthers get on the board and left with an 8-0 win on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won five contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Ryan Roco
| 04/16/25 vs Superior | 13 |
| 04/09/25 @ Pima | 9 |
| 03/28/25 vs Miami | 7 |
| 02/26/25 vs ALA - Anthem South | 4 |
| 04/04/25 @ Arizona Lutheran Academy | 3 |
Ryan Roco was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Those 13 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. He is becoming a predictor of Gilbert Classical Academy's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is 2-1 (and 4-8-1 when he doesn't).
Roco wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Beckett Elliott, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3. Elliott has become a key player for Gilbert Classical Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-9-1 otherwise.
Gilbert Classical Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-9-1. As for Superior, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-10.
Coming up, Gilbert Classical Academy will challenge Glendale Prep Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Superior, they will take on San Manuel at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Miners have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.
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