Dysart is 0-8 against Apache Junction since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Dysart Demons will head out on the road to challenge the Apache Junction Prospectors at 3:45 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Dysart was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 27-10 defeat at the hands of Tempe.
Meanwhile, Apache Junction entered their tilt with Coronado with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They never let the Dons onto the board and left with a 23-0 win on Monday. Apache Junction might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five matches by 15 runs or more this season.
Christilyn Trisoliere made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Trisoliere was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Shaunna Harper was incredible, going 4-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and three doubles. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played. Kylee Acton was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Dysart's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Apache Junction, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Dysart might still be hurting after the 21-2 defeat they got from Apache Junction when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Dysart avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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