Gilbert was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They came up short against the Mountain View Toros, falling 9-3. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Toros apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Gilbert got a good showing from Johhny King, who didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. King has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Wilfredo Aviles IV was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1. That run was his first of the season.
Even though they lost, Gilbert hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mountain View struck out 11 times.
Gilbert's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Mountain View, they moved to 2-4 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Gilbert and Mountain View could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Arizona Rankings. Gilbert (ranked 125th) will meet Mesquite (ranked 43rd) at 11:30 p.m. on Monday. Gilbert has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. Similarly, Mountain View will challenge Perry at 2:00 p.m. on Monday down 104 places (120 vs. 16).
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