ALA - Gilbert North has won nine straight games at home, while Alhambra has won nine straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Wednesday. The Eagles will host the Lions at 3:45 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
ALA - Gilbert North will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Saturday, then bounced right back against Combs on Monday. The Eagles put the hurt on the Coyotes with a sharp 13-1 victory.
The team relied heavily on Tate Clarkson, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Grady Poulsen, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
ALA - Gilbert North always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Combs only posted an OBP of .333.
Meanwhile, Alhambra got themselves on the board against North on Thursday, but North never followed suit. They blew past the Mustangs 16-0.
Christopher Martinez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Alhambra's win bumped their record up to 18-6-1. As for ALA - Gilbert North, their victory bumped their record up to 18-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. ALA - Gilbert North has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Alhambra struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
ALA - Gilbert North beat Alhambra 8-4 in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Lions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
