Vista Grande is 7-0 against Apache Junction since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Vista Grande Spartans will head out on the road to take on the Apache Junction Prospectors at 3:45 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Vista Grande has five straight wins, Apache Junction has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Vista Grande owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Friday. They walked away with a 5-0 victory over Apache Junction.
Sebastian Hidrogo Delcid spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ruben Baca was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Eltorna Gant III was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Vista Grande is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 10-9 record this season. As for Apache Junction, their loss dropped their record down to 5-13.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Vista Grande has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Apache Junction struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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