Apollo had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.6 runs), and they went ahead and made it eight on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 15-4 margin over the Grant Union Prospectors.
Apollo let Alex Covarrubias and Elias Munoz loose on the outfield. Covarrubias scored two runs while going 1-for-2, while Munoz scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Carlos Gonzalez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Apollo's victory was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-4. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs per game. As for Grant Union, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Apollo has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Blanchet Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Apollo will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Grant Union, they will head out on the road to take on Umpqua Valley Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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