Apache Junction extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 2-6. They lost 13-3 to the Florence Gophers. The Prospectors were not able to make up for their defeat to the Gophers from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Florence, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-2. Considering they have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Florence's part, Brody Ramirez made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, Ramirez posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Wyatt Stenson was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Adrian Rodriguez was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Apache Junction will take on rival Seton Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Florence is set to challenge their familiar foe Globe at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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