The Gilbert Indians will head out to face off against the Gray Collegiate Academy War Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Monday, Gilbert got the win against Airport by a conclusive 15-7. The Indians haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gray Collegiate Academy). Their pitcher stepped up to hand Aiken a 22-0 shutout on Monday. Give the War Eagles' pitching crew some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
Aleigh Capilos made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Payton Reed was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with seven RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Aspen Boulware, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
Gray Collegiate Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .706. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Gilbert's record is now 13-7. As for Gray Collegiate Academy, their record now sits at 24-0.
Gilbert might still be hurting after the 12-0 loss they got from Gray Collegiate Academy in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Indians avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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