Prospectors
| 04/08/25 @ Coolidge | 5 |
| 04/03/25 @ Globe | 6 |
| 04/01/25 @ Payson | 7 |
| 03/27/25 vs Snowflake | 4 |
| 03/25/25 vs Seton Catholic | 3 |
| + 10 more games |
The Apache Junction Prospectors will face off against the Valley Christian Trojans at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Apache Junction is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Apache Junction is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Coolidge just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Bears by a score of 6-5.
Dylan Blackwood and Rhett Ruiz did some serious damage despite the final result: Blackwood went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI, while Ruiz scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. That home run was Blackwood's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Valley Christian came tearing into Tuesday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Eagles a 10-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won ten games by six runs or more so far this season.
Thatcher's batters probably weren't too happy with Devin Morganfield, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 13 Ks (he gave up a single walk). With that strong performance, Morganfield is now averaging an impressive 5.4 strikeouts per game.
On the hitting side, Caleb Danzeisen was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Brock Jackson was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Apache Junction's defeat dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Valley Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 16-2.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Apache Junction hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .319. However, it's not like Valley Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .351. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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