Airport is on a six-game streak of home wins, while Gilbert is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. Airport will host Gilbert at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Airport 3, Gilbert 1.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Airport had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Irmo on Saturday. Airport was the clear victor by a 10-4 margin over Irmo. The win continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Yellow Jackets: they've now won nine in a row.
Brice Gillette made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Braden Gross was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That stolen base was his first of the season. Isahia Clemons was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Gilbert faced Hammond in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Gilbert came out on top against Hammond by a score of 7-2.
Airport's victory bumped their record up to 11-2. As for Gilbert, their win bumped their record up to 12-1.
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