Apache was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the MacArthur Highlanders by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Apache of the 12-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2018.
Dakota Roberts put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Roberts has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Roberts was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI.
Roberts wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Stetson Nix, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base.
Apache's defeat dropped their record down to 13-4. As for MacArthur, their victory bumped their record up to 8-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Apache will square off against Riverside Indian at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for MacArthur, they will head out on the road to take on Elgin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Elgin's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so MacArthur's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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