Burroughs is 1-9 against Apple Valley since March of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Burros will host the Sun Devils at 3:15 p.m. Burroughs is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Burroughs fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Oak Hills on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They lost 13-6 to the Bulldogs. The Burros just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Colby Bachman
| 02/19/25 @ Yeshiva University of Los Angeles (YULA) | 4 |
| 02/26/25 @ Academy of Careers & Exploration | 3 |
| 04/17/25 vs Oak Hills | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Hesperia | 2 |
| 03/13/25 vs Sultana | 2 |
| + 11 more games |
Colby Bachman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Burroughs is 6-2 when Bachman posts two or more runs, but 5-7 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Apple Valley had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.2 runs) and they went ahead and made it six on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Scorpions a 3-0 shutout. That's two games straight that the Sun Devils have won by exactly three runs.
Not much got past Beau Lloyd, who gave up just five hits and racked up 11 Ks to keep Hesperia off the board. Lloyd has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Isaiah Reveron, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Jaden Padilla was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Apple Valley's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-5. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Burroughs, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-9.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Burroughs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Apple Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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