The Gilbert Indians are taking a road trip to take on the White Knoll Timberwolves at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Gilbert's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so White Knoll's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Monday, Gilbert made easy work of Airport and carried off a 15-7 win. Considering the Indians have won 11 contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, White Knoll came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Bears. That's two games straight that the Timberwolves have won by just one run.
Brianna Guerra tossed a big game, pitching 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, White Knoll saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gracie Fisher, who went 1-for-2 with two runs.
Gilbert's record is now 13-7. As for White Knoll, their record now sits at 12-10.
Gilbert got the 'W' in their previous matchup two weeks ago against White Knoll by a conclusive 11-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Indians since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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