After flying high against Shroder Paideia Academy last Monday, Gamble Montessori came back down to earth. The Gamble Montessori Gators lost 14-3 to the Riverview East Academy Hawks on Saturday. Gamble Montessori was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Riverview East Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Riverview East Academy's part, Arliss Estepp made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Estepp has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Estepp was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Derrick Farrell was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. Bryston Jackson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Gamble Montessori's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Riverview East Academy, they pushed their record up to 3-3 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gamble Montessori will take on Spencer Center at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Riverview East Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Taft at 5:00 p.m. One thing working in Riverview East Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups.
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