Gilbert Christian came tearing into Wednesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 4-1 win over the Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Gilbert Christian also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2023.
Brody Aubut spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jeremy Kuiper was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Dane Coyle, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Gilbert Christian's victory bumped their record up to 11-2. As for Scottsdale Christian Academy, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-4-1.
Gilbert Christian will head out on the road to challenge Coolidge at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Gilbert Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Coolidge's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Scottsdale Christian Academy, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Chino Valley at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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