If Gilbert Christian was feeling good fresh off their 15-0 takedown of Highland Prep West last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Gilbert Christian lost 13-5 to the San Tan Foothills Sabercats on Friday. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Sabercats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Meredith Whitehurst
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Meredith Whitehurst spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and ten unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Claire DuCkworth was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Abigale Trask, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Gilbert Christian has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season. San Tan Foothills' win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gilbert Christian will venture away from home to square off against Valley Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Gilbert Christian's pitchers better be ready for this one: Valley Christian has averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season. As for San Tan Foothills, they will head out to face off against Bourgade Catholic at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Bourgade Catholic will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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