Apache Junction hasn't had much luck against Seton Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Prospectors will be playing at home against the Sentinels at 3:45 p.m. Neither Apache Junction nor Seton Catholic posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Apache Junction fell victim to Florence and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 9-0 to the Gophers.
Meanwhile, Seton Catholic also failed to score in their most recent game. They fell just short of Gilbert Christian by a score of 1-0 on Wednesday. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Sentinels were not able to get on the board.
Carter Hutchinson got Seton Catholic off to a strong start despite the final result, not allowing a single earned run over 5.2 innings pitched. Furthermore, Hutchinson didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in February.
Apache Junction's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Seton Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Apache Junction has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Seton Catholic struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Apache Junction might still be hurting after the 14-1 loss they got from Seton Catholic when the teams last played back in March. Will the Prospectors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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