Gilbert Christian can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the American Leadership Academy - Anthem South Titans a 20-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Gilbert Christian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Meredith Whitehurst made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Whitehurst was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Addie Howell was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Maddy Harmon was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Gilbert Christian's victory bumped their record up to 6-10. As for American Leadership Academy - Anthem South, they dropped their record down to 4-12 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Gilbert Christian will head out on the road to face off against Valley Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gilbert Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for American Leadership Academy - Anthem South, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Florence at 4:00 p.m. American Leadership Academy - Anthem South is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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