It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Glendale Prep Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans out 6-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Glendale Prep Academy.
Logan Middendorf was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over 6.1 innings pitched. Middendorf has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Middendorf was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Braden Green and Nathaniel Jensen did most of the damage at the plate: Green scored two runs while going 3-for-5, while Jensen went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a double.
On Gilbert Classical Academy's side, Ryan Roco was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Max Fioresi was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Glendale Prep Academy's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6-1. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-5.
Glendale Prep Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Highland Prep at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Highland Prep is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Glendale Prep Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, they will challenge Veritas Prep at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Veritas Prep will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Gilbert Classical Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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