The Gibbs Gladiators will head out on the road to challenge the Admiral Farragut BlueJackets at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Gibbs had to endure a seven-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Bayshore Christian with a sharp 11-1 win on Monday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Gibbs' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Javontae Lofton was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Max Savage, who scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Admiral Farragut scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past Bayshore Christian 11-1. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Jeffrey Crain and Noah Anderson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Crain struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Anderson struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned run or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Crain went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while Anderson scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Noah Garcia, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Stephen Brandt, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Gibbs made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-4. As for Admiral Farragut, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Gibbs might still be hurting after the 12-0 loss they got from Admiral Farragut in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Gibbs, Jacob Fisher (who didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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