Florence lost to Apache Junction back in March, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Gophers put the hurt on the Prospectors with a sharp 14-3 win. With that victory, the Gophers brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Adrian Rodriguez
| 04/15/25 @ Apache Junction | 4 |
| 02/26/25 vs Ray | 3 |
| 04/22/24 @ San Tan Foothills | 3 |
| 03/20/24 @ Coolidge | 3 |
| 03/01/25 vs Show Low | 2 |
Adrian Rodriguez was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tanner Gammons was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Cameron Lorefice, who scored four runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Florence always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .550. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Apache Junction only posted an OBP of .379.
Florence's record is now 13-6-2. As for Apache Junction, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-9.
Looking ahead, Florence will take on Globe at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Apache Junction, they will square off against ALA - Ironwood at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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