A+ Charter School had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Ajo Red Raiders by a score of 9-6 on Thursday. The win was just what A+ Charter School needed coming off of a 12-5 defeat in their prior matchup.
Jose Coronado and Conor Torres were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Coronado struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Torres pitched an inning while giving up no earned run or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Coronado scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Torres scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Coronado is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Benjamin Behrens was incredible, scoring a run while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Dominic A, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
A+ Charter School's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3. As for Ajo, they dropped their record down to 2-5 with that loss, which was their fifth straight at home.
A+ Charter School will take on Wickenburg Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Ajo, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Imagine Prep Coolidge at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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