Softball Recap: Apache Junction Prospectors vs. Dysart Demons
In what's become a running theme this season, Apache Junction gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Dysart Demons a 16-0 shutout. The win was nothing new for Apache Junction as they're now sitting on four straight.
Shaunna Harper was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Harper was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Apache Junction got a massive performance out of Kylee Acton, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Acton is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Danica Quirk was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Apache Junction now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Dysart, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9.
Apache Junction will have a chance to go back-to-back against Dysart: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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