Gladiators sweep Avalon in district with 15-0 home win, Escamilla hits 3 doubles

Image: John Escamilla(7) leads the Gladiator Hitmen against visiting Avalon with 3 doubles and 3 RBIs on 3 at bats. In doing so, Escamilla helped put his team in a solid position to claim the district title with three district games remaining.

John Escamilla(7) leads the Gladiator Hitmen against visiting Avalon with 3 doubles and 3 RBIs on 3 at bats. In doing so, Escamilla helped put his team in a solid position to claim the district title with three district games remaining. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore pitcher Ty Windham(12) records 6 strikeouts in three-innings to help lead the district leading Italy Gladiators to a 15-0 shutout win over Avalon.

Sophomore pitcher Ty Windham(12) records 6 strikeouts in three-innings to help lead the district leading Italy Gladiators to a 15-0 shutout win over Avalon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior catcher John Escamilla(7) keeps his pitcher Ty Windham(12) loose on the mound.

Junior catcher John Escamilla(7) keeps his pitcher Ty Windham(12) loose on the mound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Eric Carson(2) earns a walk and recorded a single against Avalon.

Senior Eric Carson(2) earns a walk and recorded a single against Avalon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy sophomore Ryan Connor(4) drives a shot into centerfield for a double.

Italy sophomore Ryan Connor(4) drives a shot into centerfield for a double. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eric Carson(2) turns for home after loosing his bonnet.

Eric Carson(2) turns for home after loosing his bonnet. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryan Connor(4) hurries to third-base.

Ryan Connor(4) hurries to third-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Avalon manages to get a force out at second-base against Italy’s John Byers(18).

Avalon manages to get a force out at second-base against Italy’s John Byers(18). (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy sophomore Levi McBride(1) seizes the opportunity to head for third-base.

Italy sophomore Levi McBride(1) seizes the opportunity to head for third-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior Kyle Fortenberry(14) huffs and puffs his way to third-base for the Gladiators.

Junior Kyle Fortenberry(14) huffs and puffs his way to third-base for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryan Connor’s father, Scott Connor, follows the game closely.

Ryan Connor’s father, Scott Connor, follows the game closely. (Barry Byers)

Image: Catcher John Escamilla(7), pitcher Ty Windham(12) and their fellow infielders converge on the ball to get the out at first-base.

Catcher John Escamilla(7), pitcher Ty Windham(12) and their fellow infielders converge on the ball to get the out at first-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s infielders help keep pitcher Ty Windham(12) motivated.

Italy’s infielders help keep pitcher Ty Windham(12) motivated. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior Cody Boyd(10) is ready to take a swing at the Eagles.

Junior Cody Boyd(10) is ready to take a swing at the Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Bailey Walton(17) plots his path to the plate.

Senior Bailey Walton(17) plots his path to the plate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Effortlessly, Kyle Fortenberry(14) singles against the Eagles.

Effortlessly, Kyle Fortenberry(14) singles against the Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Levi McBride(1) beats the throw to third-base.

Italy’s Levi McBride(1) beats the throw to third-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(5) slides safely into home but Avalon’s catcher gets injured on the play.

Zain Byers(5) slides safely into home but Avalon’s catcher gets injured on the play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior Gladiator John Byers(18) doesn’t feel like laughing after his funny-bone got smacked by a pitch.

Junior Gladiator John Byers(18) doesn’t feel like laughing after his funny-bone got smacked by a pitch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Tyler Anderson(11) seems happy about how well things are going for his Gladiators who are now in control of the district race.

Senior Tyler Anderson(11) seems happy about how well things are going for his Gladiators who are now in control of the district race. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Escamilla(7) and his 3 doubles set the tone, and set the tone, and set the tone for the Gladiators all game.

John Escamilla(7) and his 3 doubles set the tone, and set the tone, and set the tone for the Gladiators all game. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiators enjoy another big win on their home field, 15-0 over Avalon, as Tyler Vencill let’s us know what’s up.

The Gladiators enjoy another big win on their home field, 15-0 over Avalon, as Tyler Vencill let’s us know what’s up. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Eagles, who had come off a recent win over Frost, just couldn’t find the secret to knocking the district leading Gladiators off their perch.

The Eagles, who had come off a recent win over Frost, just couldn’t find the secret to knocking the district leading Gladiators off their perch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator baseball player Kevin Roldan(16) with his MVP, Lady Gladiator softball player Amber Hooker(16).

Senior Gladiator baseball player Kevin Roldan(16) with his MVP, Lady Gladiator softball player Amber Hooker(16). (Barry Byers)

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