For the second straight game, Gilbert will face off against Queen Creek. The Tigers will head out to square off against the Bulldogs at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
Gilbert took a nine-run loss the last time they faced off against Queen Creek, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bulldogs on Tuesday, sneaking past 10-8. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Tigers considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Wilfredo Aviles IV
Wilfredo Aviles IV was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Gilbert is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 5-11 otherwise. Aviles IV was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mason Kenas, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
With the win, Gilbert broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-12. As for Queen Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-5.
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