The Florence Gophers will venture away from home to square off against the Apache Junction Prospectors at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Florence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Florence was able to grind out a solid win over Combs, taking the game 8-3.
Kris Aguirre
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Kris Aguirre made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tanner Gammons, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Another player making a difference was Logan Stenson, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Florence hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Combs struck out ten times.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Apache Junction's offense. They came up short against Seton Catholic on Friday, falling 11-0. The Prospectors haven't had much luck with the Sentinels recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
Apache Junction saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Hunsaker, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one double.
Florence's record is now 11-6. As for Apache Junction, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Florence has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Apache Junction struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.1 strikeouts. 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 match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
