The Gilbert Tigers will be taking part in a tournament against the Arcadia Titans at 12:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gilbert had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of Millennium by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss Gilbert has suffered since March 28, 2024.
Tyler Gordanier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks. Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
At the plate, Arianna Leon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 4-for-4. What's more, she posted four hits, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Hayley Joiner, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Even though they lost, Gilbert hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Millennium struck out seven times.
Meanwhile, Arcadia got the win against Pueblo on Thursday by a conclusive 13-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Titans.
Sydney Kelley was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Jenkins, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Gilbert came up short against Arcadia when the teams last played back in March of 2022, falling 9-5. Can Gilbert avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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