For the second straight game, Apollo will face off against Tolleson. The Hawks will challenge the Wolverines at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Apollo will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
On Tuesday, Apollo beat Tolleson 6-3.
Carlos Parra made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Parra was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Alex Covarrubias was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jesus Beltran, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Apollo hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in five consecutive matches.
Apollo's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-4. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Tolleson, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 11-9-1 record.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Apollo has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Tolleson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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