Apache Junction was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Eastmark Firebirds by a score of 5-4. Apache Junction was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Eastmark apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Apache Junction saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Decker Castillo, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Rhett Ruiz was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with an RBI.
Apache Junction's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Eastmark, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.
Apache Junction will head out on the road to face off against Coronado at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Apache Junction is facing Coronado at the right time seeing as Coronado is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Eastmark, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Arcadia at 6:00 p.m.
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