Gilbert is a perfect 3-0 against Mesa since March of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Tigers will look to defend their home field against the Jackrabbits at 3:45 p.m. Gilbert is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with six losses in a row, Gilbert turned things around against Mountain Pointe on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 24-1 margin over the Pride. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Tigers considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Hayley Joiner
| 03/27/26 @ Mountain Pointe | 4 |
| 03/05/26 vs Mesquite | 3 |
| 04/03/25 vs Williams Field | 2 |
| 03/31/25 @ Mesa | 2 |
| 03/07/25 @ South Mountain | 2 |
Hayley Joiner was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one double. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Robison, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double.
Gilbert always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .688. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Mesa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They lost 21-0 to Mountain View.
Mesa's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Gilbert, their win bumped their record up to 5-9.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gilbert has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Mesa struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gilbert got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in March of 2025 against Mesa by a conclusive 17-1 score. Will the Tigers repeat their success, or do the Jackrabbits have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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