The Park University Gilbert softball team faced off against Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in a doubleheader, splitting the games with a loss and a win. In Game 1, the Buccaneers fell 8-1, while they staged a strong comeback in Game 2, winning 12-9, fueled by a seven-run sixth inning. The split keeps Embry-Riddle and Park-Gilbert in third and sixth places, respectively, in the Great Southwest Athletic Conference standings. Notably, the Game 2 victory marks only the second time in program history that Park-Gilbert has beaten Embry-Riddle. The two teams are set to meet again tomorrow to conclude their series.

By the Numbers
  • Game 1: Park scored 1 run, Embry-Riddle scored 8 runs.
  • Game 2: Park scored 12 runs, with 7 runs in the sixth inning alone.
State of Play
  • Park-Gilbert is currently 23-21 overall and 6-12 in conference play.
  • Embry-Riddle holds a record of 26-16 and is 11-7 in the GSAC.
What's Next

The Buccaneers will face the Eagles again tomorrow, looking to secure another win in their GSAC series. The doubleheader is set to begin at 11 a.m. MST, with the second game starting at 1 p.m. MST.

Bottom Line

With a critical win under their belt, Park-Gilbert aims to build momentum in their next game, making this a pivotal moment for their positioning in the conference standings. Securing another victory could significantly influence their postseason prospects.