For the first time this season, Gilbert Classical Academy will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They are taking a road trip to take on the Miami Vandals at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Gilbert Classical Academy has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gilbert Classical Academy came up short against Santa Cruz Valley on Monday, falling 23-3. The loss continues a trend for the Spartans in their meetings with the Dust Devils: they've now lost three in a row.
Gilbert Classical Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Beckett Elliot, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run. Paul Doebertin also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, Miami lost 13-3 to Globe on Wednesday.
Gilbert Classical Academy now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Miami, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
Miami's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Gilbert Classical Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .355. It's a different story for Miami, though, as they've only averaged .216. Will they be able to contain Gilbert Classical Academy's hitters?
Gilbert Classical Academy got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in March of 2025 against Miami by a conclusive 15-4 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Spartans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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