Arete Prep extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-5 in the process. They lost 33-0 to the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans. The CHARGERS lost against the Spartans in their previous head to head back in April of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 5-0 score last time.
As for Gilbert Classical Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-9-1 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Gilbert Classical Academy's part, Hobey Hartman and Lennon Mikan made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Hartman struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Mikan pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Gilbert Classical Academy's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 2-1 (and 5-8-1 when he doesn't). At bat, Hartman got on base in three of his four plate appearances with five runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Mikan got on base in two of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs Mikan has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Ayush Samal was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Beckett Elliott, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one triple.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Arete Prep will square off against Madison Highland Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, they will take on Glendale Prep Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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