The Gibbs Eagles will challenge the Lakeway Christian Academy Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Gibbs will be strutting in after a victory while Lakeway Christian Academy will be coming in after a defeat.
Gibbs took a 13-run loss the last time they faced off against Oak Ridge, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Gibbs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over Oak Ridge on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
Meanwhile, Lakeway Christian Academy entered their contest against Grace Christian Academy on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Lakeway Christian Academy took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Grace Christian Academy. The matchup marked the Lions' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Chase Gockenbach spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Lakeway Christian Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brock Mauk, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Gibbs' victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Lakeway Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-2.
Gibbs couldn't quite get it done against Lakeway Christian Academy when the teams last played last Saturday as they fell 5-2. Will Gibbs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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