Gila Bend was the 18-1 winner over New Way Learning Academy when they last played one another back in April of 2019, but their luck changed this time around. The Gila Bend Gila Monsters wound up on the wrong side of a tough 11-2 walloping at the hands of the New Way Learning Academy Bulldogs on Thursday.
For New Way Learning Academy's part, Mathew Kravets made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Kravets was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, New Way Learning Academy got a big performance out of Preston Nelson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and an RBI. Nate VanDyke was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Gila Bend's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for New Way Learning Academy, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Gila Bend will be playing at home against James Madison Preparatory School at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Gila Bend is facing James Madison Preparatory School at the right time seeing as James Madison Preparatory School is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for New Way Learning Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Wickenburg Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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