After a string of three wins, Apache Junction's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 14-6 walloping at the hands of the Dysart Demons. Apache Junction was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Dysart apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Thursday.
Apache Junction got a good showing from Ryan Haselhorst, who pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Apache Junction saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dalton Bailey, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Apache Junction didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dysart only tossed three.
Apache Junction's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Dysart, their win bumped their record up to 7-4-1.
Apache Junction will be playing in front of their home fans against American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Dysart, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Thunderbird at 4:00 p.m. Dysart is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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