Phoenix Christian is 4-0 against Gilbert Classical Academy since March of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Phoenix Christian Cougars will look to defend their home field against the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans at 2:45 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Phoenix Christian's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. Everything went their way against Highland Prep as Phoenix Christian made off with a 15-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Phoenix Christian.
Phoenix Christian got a massive performance out of Timmy Randolph, who scored two runs while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Frank Rhynard, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Gilbert Classical Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 29-0 margin over San Carlos. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Lucas Hesson and Andrew Waldo made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Hesson tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Waldo tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Hesson scored four runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Waldo scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Easton DiLullo, who scored four runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Beckett Elliott, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Phoenix Christian's win bumped their record up to 21-2. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 9-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Phoenix Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Gilbert Classical Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Phoenix Christian came out on top in a nail-biter against Gilbert Classical Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2022, sneaking past 4-3. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Gilbert Classical Academy's Noah Scilley, who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be that much easier for Phoenix Christian to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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