The Gilbert Christian Knights will be playing at home against the Blue Ridge Yellow Jackets at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Gilbert Christian will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.
On Thursday, while Gilbert Christian put up some runs, the same can't be said for Round Valley. Gilbert Christian walked away with a 4-0 win over Round Valley.
Caleb Johnson looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Sam Webb was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Blue Ridge can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over Winslow. The victory was familiar territory for Blue Ridge who now have seven in a row.
Blue Ridge also got a great performance from Cooper Phillips as he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Phillips has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Elijah Vital was a standout: he scored a run while going 2-for-2. Ryan Rooney was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
Gilbert Christian has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season. As for Blue Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 13-5.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gilbert Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .512. However, it's not like Blue Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .459. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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