Apache Junction's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Snowflake Lobos 4-2. That's more bragging rights for the Prospectors, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Rhett Ruiz was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. Connor Trisoliere was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Apache Junction is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-5 record this season. A key ingredient in that success has been their performance when it comes to hits: they averaged an imposing 10.25 hits in those games compared to only 4.25 in the others. The defeat snapped Snowflake's winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 8-2 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Apache Junction will face off against Payson at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Snowflake, they will challenge Show Low at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Snowflake's pitchers better be ready for this one: Show Low has averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season.
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