After three games on the road, Dysart is heading back home. They will take on the Apache Junction Prospectors at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dysart is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Dysart suffered a rough 11-5 defeat at the hands of Paradise Valley.
Nate Morales Leyva was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned run or hits. Morales Leyva was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Jacob Moreno made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Apache Junction gave up the first runs last Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over Coronado. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Apache Junction.
Like Dysart, Apache Junction also got a great game from a two-way player: Decker Castillo. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Castillo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rhett Ruiz, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Dylan Blackwood was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Dysart's loss dropped their record down to 6-3-1. As for Apache Junction, their victory bumped their record up to 4-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Dysart has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Apache Junction struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.3. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Dysart was able to grind out a solid win over Apache Junction when the teams last played back in April of 2023, winning 12-9. Will Dysart repeat their success, or does Apache Junction have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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