Apache Junction is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Seton Catholic is on a seven-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. Apache Junction will host Seton Catholic at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Apache Junction took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Florence, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Apache Junction narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Florence 4-3. While the Prospectors didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Aidan Mead
| 03/21/25 @ Florence | 8 |
| 03/18/25 vs Coolidge | 5 |
| 03/11/25 vs Palo Verde | 5 |
| 02/28/25 vs Maricopa | 5 |
Aidan Mead tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Connor Trisoliere, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Seton Catholic won against Florence on Tuesday with three runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. Seton Catholic sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over St. Mary's. The Sentinels haven't had any issues with the Knights recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Seton Catholic saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Josh Brown, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
Seton Catholic's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Apache Junction, their victory bumped their record up to 6-4.
Apache Junction came up short against Seton Catholic in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, falling 7-3. Can Apache Junction avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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