Chandler Prep scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans 25-3. Chandler Prep might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Lucy Garner made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Garner has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Garner was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Kate Westervelt and Mikayla Brackman did most of the damage at the plate: Westervelt went 4-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and a double, while Brackman scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kylie Drost, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Gilbert Classical Academy's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kirsten Stuart, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Chandler Prep is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-7 record this season. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Chandler Prep will head out on the road to square off against Valley Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Valley Christian is coming into the match with six straight wins at home, so Chandler Prep will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge San Carlos at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Gilbert Classical Academy has given up an average of 17.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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