After six games on the road, Gilbert is heading back home. They will take on the Highland Hawks at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Gilbert earned a 6-3 win over Gila Ridge.
Mia Rodriguez and Brinli Fletcher were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Rodriguez pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Fletcher tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Rodriguez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI, while Fletcher scored a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kambri Garcia, who went 2-for-5 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Nikki Matejko, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Highland ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They had just enough and edged Perry out 7-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Highland.
Cambria Chacon spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Highland got a massive performance out of Alexis Eley, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Karsyn Norton was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Gilbert is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. As for Highland, their victory bumped their record up to 11-4-2.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gilbert has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .503. However, it's not like Highland struggles in that department as they've averaged .458. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gilbert came up short against Highland in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, falling 13-8. Can Gilbert avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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