Miami scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They put the hurt on the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans with a sharp 25-1 victory. The win was nothing new for Miami as they're now sitting on four straight.
Gabby Gonzales made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Gonzales has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gonzales was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Olivia Chacon was incredible, going 4-for-5 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. Nevaeh Figueroa was another key contributor, scoring five runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Miami's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-9. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.7 runs per game. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Miami will stay at home for another game and welcome Hayden at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Miami will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Mogollon at 4:00 p.m. on April 19th.
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