Prospectors
| 04/21/25 @ ALA - Ironwood | 4 |
| 04/15/25 vs Florence | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Seton Catholic | 0 |
| 04/10/25 vs Valley Christian | 1 |
| 04/08/25 @ Coolidge | 5 |
| + 14 more games |
The Apache Junction Prospectors are taking a road trip to face off against the Valley Christian Trojans at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Apache Junction is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Apache Junction needed a bit of extra time to put away ALA - Ironwood. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over the Warriors. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Prospectors as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Isaiah Carranza, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ryan Haselhorst, who earned three runs.
Meanwhile, Valley Christian waltzed into their matchup on Monday with nine straight wins... but they left with ten. They blew past the Shamrocks 7-1. The Trojans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 16 contests by six runs or more this season.
Carson Grier made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Brock Jackson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Caleb Danzeisen was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
Valley Christian pushed their record up to 22-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Apache Junction, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Apache Junction has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Valley Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .500. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Apache Junction suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Valley Christian in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Can the Prospectors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
