Preview: Apache Junction Prospectors vs. Coronado Dons
Apache Junction is 10-0 against Coronado since March of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Apache Junction Prospectors will be playing in front of their home fans against the Coronado Dons at 3:45 p.m. Apache Junction will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Apache Junction scored the most runs they've had all season to find success last Tuesday. They blew past Moon Valley 24-4. Considering Apache Junction has won three matchups by more than 14 runs this season, last Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Christilyn Trisoliere made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Trisoliere was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kylee Acton was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with six RBI, three runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Shaunna Harper, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Meanwhile, sadly, Coronado is still looking for their first win of the season after six games. They suffered a rough 25-0 defeat at the hands of Poston Butte on Wednesday.
Apache Junction's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Coronado, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Everything went Apache Junction's way against Coronado in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Apache Junction made off with a 17-1 victory. Will Apache Junction repeat their success, or does Coronado have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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