Higley took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Gilbert, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Knights won by a run and slipped past the Tigers 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Knights have posted since March 28th.
Skylar Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Higley's victory was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Maruko Harada, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs Harada has posted since back in March. Another was Ella Babcock, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Knights
| 04/14/25 @ Gilbert | 7-6 |
| 04/10/25 vs Highland | 0-11 |
| 04/08/25 @ Highland | 0-10 |
| 04/07/25 vs Mesquite | 13-5 |
| 04/05/25 @ Mountain View | 5-11 |
Higley's win ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-18-1. As for Gilbert, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.
Gilbert will venture away from home to square off against Chandler at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wolves have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.32 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. Higley will be paying especially close attention to Gilbert's match: after Gilbert faces off against Chandler, they'll take on Higley again at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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